Distributing software via distribution files

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Harrell, Robert B. (Department: 2142)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Remote data accessing

Accessing a remote server

C717S178000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07149789

ABSTRACT:
When creating a distribution file for distributing software over a network, instructions for automatically invoking instructions for installing software can be placed in the software distribution file. If an installation program, the software, and the instructions are placed in the software distribution file, a single user action can download and activate the software distribution file, leading to automatic installation of the software. The installation can be accomplished without further user input. The software distribution file can include an extractor for automatically extracting items in the distribution file.

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