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Method for providing a single preloaded software image with an ability to support multiple hardware configurations and multiple types of computer systems

  • US 6,944,867 B2
  • Filed: 10/04/2001
  • Issued: 09/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer readable medium within a computing system having first and second structures of computer readable code recorded thereon for providing program instructions for use within said computing system, whereinsaid first structure includes a plurality of device drivers associated with devices within said computing system, said second structure is bootable within said computing system, said second structure includes an operating system, executable within said computing system, and a device driver installation routine, executable within said computing system to install device drivers in said plurality of device drivers when said second structure is booted for the first time, said device driver installation routine includes a first step causing installation of said device drivers when said second structure is booted for the first time, and a last step causing said operating system to be booted, and following said installation of said device drivers, said first step is modified to cause said operating system to be booted.

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