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Software distribution method and apparatus

  • US 7,103,598 B1
  • Filed: 03/03/2000
  • Issued: 09/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of distributing software with a computer system to a user comprising the acts of:

  • recording data on a fixed medium in the computer system;

    providing for transfer of the computer system to the user; and

    controlling access to the data in the computer system by;

    in response to receiving a first request for access to the data, contacting a party authorized to grant access to the data;

    if the party provides authorization to grant access to the data, recording the authorization in the computer system and granting a first access to the data based on the recorded authorization; and

    in response to receiving at least a second request for access to the data, granting a second access to the data based on the authorization recorded in the computer system.

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