System and method for updating information via a network

Details System and method for updating information via a network System and method for updating information via a network

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Das, Chameli C. (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software installation

Network

C709S201000, C709S203000, C717S175000, C717S176000, C717S178000, C717S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07062765

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a system and a method for updating components in a client computer. The invention includes a method for upgrading software for various users, each of the users having diverse hardware and software configurations. The invention includes a method for automatically determining the hardware and software configuration of the client computer without user intervention. To begin the upgrade, the client computer reads a configuration file that identifies the components for downloading. Upon receipt of the configuration file, the client computer determines the hardware and software configuration of the client computer. The client computer automatically communicates with a component server via a network and requests one or more components for downloading to the client computer based upon the configuration file and the hardware and software conditions of the client computer.

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