Method and apparatus for implementing electronic software distribution

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6167568
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09107245

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An embodiment consistent with the present invention includes a method and apparatus for performing software distribution of a software product electronically. Readiness criteria information associated with the software product is received via software in a data processing system. The readiness criteria information is posted in a central location. A private environment is then provided within the data processing system for accommodating an online site. The online site, which contains links to the software product in accordance with the readiness criteria information, is installed into the private environment. The online site is tested in the private environment in accordance with the UAT criteria information. When the online site meets the readiness and UAT criteria, a public environment is provided with access to the online site.

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SUN MICROSYSTEMS INCORPORATEDMS PALI-521 2550 GARCIA AVENUE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barker, John L Palo Alto, CA 1 51
Dickinson, Katherine V G Palo Alto, CA 2 52
Ellison, Karin Seal Rock, OR 1 51
Gandel, Deborah E San Carlos, CA 1 51
Gilliland, Daniel P San Ramon, CA 1 51
Hastings, Jay D San Jose, CA 1 51
Linnert, Gary E Redwood City, CA 1 51
Miller, Christine A Scotts Valley, CA 10 95
Ocegueda, Jasmine San Jose, CA 1 51
Pavela, Shelley F Foster City, CA 1 51
Poje, Kenneth J San Jose, CA 1 51

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