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Code load distribution

  • US 20020078437A1
  • Filed: 12/14/2001
  • Published: 06/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for updating programs to be used in a network comprising a plurality of first type computers having a limited function range relative to a plurality of second type computers having a respective extended function range, a service being defined as comprising update services providing an updated facilities version to be performed by the second type computers to said first type computers, the method comprising the steps of:

  • selecting a first subgroup comprising at least one first type computer;

    selecting a second subgroup comprising at least one of the second type of computers for providing said updated facilities version exclusively to first type computers until a predetermined condition has occurred; and

    loading at least one computer of the first subgroup with said updated facilities version during continued operation of the unselected plurality of first type computers with a former version means.

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