System and method for managing and communicating software...

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2003-12-15

2009-08-11

Vo, Ted T (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software installation

C717S176000, C717S177000, C717S178000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07574706

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for facilitating the selection and implementation of software updates while minimizing the bandwidth and processing resources required to select and implement the software updates. In one embodiment, an update service controls access to software updates, or other types of software, stored on a server.

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