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Dynamic update of pluggable modules using a reference manager

  • US 20050257093A1
  • Filed: 04/21/2004
  • Published: 11/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A software-implemented method for replacing a loadable software module in an operating system, comprising:

  • maintaining a reference count for a given software module loaded in the operating system;

    loading a replacement software module for the given software module into the operating system;

    receiving a reference for the given software module after the replacement software module is loaded into the operating system; and

    directing the reference for the given software module to the replacement software module when the reference count is greater than zero.

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