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Commercial online software distribution systems and methods using encryption for security

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  • US 6,014,651 A
  • Filed: 09/23/1998
  • Issued: 01/11/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of distributing software updates via an on-line computer system that, in use, is connectable to a customer computer system located remotely to said on-line computer system, said method comprising:

  • (a) storing a first version of software on said remote computer system;

    (b) establishing a virtual disk drive;

    (c) storing a second version of said software on said virtual disk drive;

    (d) establishing a real time telecommunications link between said on-line computer system and said remote computer system;

    (e) copying, over said link, said second software version from said virtual disk drive to said remote computer system to update said stored first software version; and

    (f) charging a fee for said updating.

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