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Data processing network with upgrading of files

  • US 5,019,963 A
  • Filed: 03/21/1988
  • Issued: 05/28/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a data processing network having at least one host processor connected to a plurality of workstations of various types containing different facilities installed thereon, the host processor containing a copy of a latest version of each of the facilities, a method of updating the facilities stored in the workstations, said method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a query by the host processor to one or more of said plurality of workstations;

    transmitting a signal from each of the plurality of workstations to the host processor in response to the query indicating the type of workstation and facilities installed thereon; and

    updating by the host processor all the facilities stored on each of the respective plurality of workstations each having a version which is different from the latest version of the respective facilities stored in the host processor in response to the signal transmitted thereby.

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