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Method for managing globally distributed software components

  • US 5,893,118 A
  • Filed: 01/22/1997
  • Issued: 04/06/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for managing software components in a network of computers, each software component referring to at least one class definition, the network including at least one class loader computer capable of loading such a software component, the network also including at least one component server computer distinct from the class loader computer, the method comprising the steps of:

  • accessing a synchronized-partition database which associates software component identifiers with software component locators;

    selecting a software component which is identified in the database as a result of the accessing step;

    determining an initial location of the software component selected during the selecting step, the initial location being outside the synchronized-partition database; and

    loading the selected software component onto the class loader computer.

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