Patent ID: 6425078
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of factory-installing on a built-to-order (â€œBTOâ€ ) computer system files and directories with long filenames while maintaining proper reference to the short filename equivalents thereof, the method comprising the steps of:during a factory-install package development stage for an application: developing a basic factory-install package for the application using a development system; determining whether the basic factory-install package includes any long filenames; responsive to a determination that the basic factory-install package includes long filenames, for each of the long filenames included: determining a short filename equivalent associated with the long filename; assigning a unique token for the long filename; and replacing all references to the short filename equivalent associated with the unique token for the long filename to create a modified factory-install package for the application.