Method and system for identifying and obtaining computer softwar

Details Method and system for identifying and obtaining computer softwar Method and system for identifying and obtaining computer softwar

1995-11-27

1998-12-01

Swann, Tod R.

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364221, 3642217, 36422281, 364259, 395712, 39520009, G06F 700

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ABSTRACT:
Creators of computer software provide the most up-to-date versions of their computer software on an update service. A user who has purchased computer software calls the update service on a periodic basis. The update service automatically inventories the user computer to determine what computer software may be out-of-date, and/or need maintenance updates. If so desired by the user, the update service computer automatically downloads and installs computer software to the user computer. By making periodic calls to the update service, the user always has the most up-to-date computer software immediately available. The update service may also alert the user to new products (i.e. including new help files, etc.), and new and enhanced versions of existing products which can be purchased electronically by a user from the update service.

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