Dynamic retrieval of installation packages when installing software
US9465600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31855
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for dynamic retrieval of installation packages when installing software is described herein. In one embodiment, a process can be provided to determine a specific installation package to be installed for software having one or more packages to be installed. A repository can be automatically identified from a plurality of repositories from which to obtain the specific installation package, based on priority criteria. The priority criteria can be based on dynamically changing parameters. The specific installation package can be obtained from the identified repository.
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