System and method for updating software on a computer
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1. A method for updating the version of software resident on a computer comprising:
- providing a kiosk in a public place;
establishing a communication path between the kiosk and a computer to be tested; and
determining, using the kiosk, whether at least one program resident on the computer is a preferred version.
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Abstract
One aspect of the invention is a method for updating the version of software resident on a computer that includes providing a kiosk in a public place. A communication path is established between the kiosk and a computer to be tested. It is determined, using the kiosk, whether at least one program resident on the computer is a preferred version.
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1. A method for updating the version of software resident on a computer comprising:
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providing a kiosk in a public place;
establishing a communication path between the kiosk and a computer to be tested; and
determining, using the kiosk, whether at least one program resident on the computer is a preferred version. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A kiosk for testing the security of a computer comprising:
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a communication link operable to establish a communication path between the kiosk and a computer to be tested;
computer software operable to communicate with the computer to be tested through the communication link and further operable to;
scan at least one program resident on the computer; and
determine whether the at least one program resident on the computer is a preferred version; and
wherein the kiosk is located in a public place. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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