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Method and apparatus for distribution and installation of computer programs across an enterprise

  • US 20050160420A1
  • Filed: 01/20/2004
  • Published: 07/21/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for distribution and installation of computer programs across an enterprise, comprising the steps of:

  • storing characteristics of users and user machines on a database;

    imaging at least one computer program at a location remote from said user machines;

    imaging said characteristics of users and user machines for said at least one computer program at a location remote from said user machines;

    downloading to at least one specified destination user machine at least one imaged computer program and corresponding characteristics of users and user machines for both said imaged computer program and said specified destination user machine, wherein downloading is accomplished via a download medium, and wherein an installation utility for said imaged computer program accompanies said download medium;

    installing said computer program from said download medium at said destination user machine, wherein said installation is accomplished by said installation utility; and

    auto-configuring said computer program for said destination user machine in accordance with said corresponding characteristics of users and user machines.

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