Patent ID: 8972925
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method performed by data processing apparatus, the method comprising: adding, to an image file, metadata indicating a software tool used to develop a software application that is represented by the image; and providing the software application and image file to a computer system to cause the software application to be made available for distribution from a software application distribution system comprising at least one server computer including a processor and a memory device; wherein at least a portion of the image file that includes the added metadata is made available by the software application distribution system for retrieval separate from the software application, the portion of the image file further being made available for retrieval without a restriction that is imposed by the software application distribution system in association with retrieval of the software application, the restriction that is imposed in association with retrieval of the software application restricting a user from retrieving the software application until a condition for lifting the restriction is satisfied, and wherein the added metadata is retrievable from the portion of the image file.