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Computer system including local computer with capability to automatically update operating system or application program from network server

  • US 6,553,490 B1
  • Filed: 06/30/1997
  • Issued: 04/22/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer system, comprising:

  • a local computer configured to store a current program;

    a network server configured to store a latest program, and an identifier program for generating an identification corresponding to the latest computer program upon interrogation;

    an updater program configured to cause the latest program to be transferred from the network server to the local computer and replace the current program; and

    a startup program which is configured to run when the local computer is started up, interrogate the identifier program, determine if the identification corresponds to the current program, and if the identification does not correspond to the current program, run the updater program.

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