Systems and methods for updating software

Details Systems and methods for updating software Systems and methods for updating software

2002-10-31

2010-10-12

Rutten, James (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

Including multiple files

C717S170000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814476

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed for updating a software program through base image patching. In an exemplary method for base image patching, the method includes receiving a patch, retrieving a base image, wherein the base image corresponds to a base version of a software program, and combining the base image with the patch to create an updated program. In another exemplary method, the method includes receiving an updating patch, wherein the updating patch is used to create an updated software program, retrieving a patch from a repository, wherein the patch is a previous update to a stored program, distilling a base image of the stored program using the previous patch, combining the base image with the updating patch to create an updated program, and replacing the stored program with the updated program.

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