Dynamic software update

Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software upgrading or updating – Network

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C717S176000, C713S002000, C713S100000

Reexamination Certificate

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10044570

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for dynamically updating software on one or more installation media for installation on at least one destination machine. The invention obtains update content from one or more update media and merges the update content with the software on the installation media prior to installing the software on the destination machine. The software to be installed includes application programs and operating system software.

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