Patent ID: 6271844
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A protected application launcher (LAP) with a graphical interface (OGI) for a data processing platform (PL) including a plurality of machines (Mi) connected in a network (RE) on which runs a set of heterogeneous applications (A1 through An) and having a determined operating system, which includes protected application launching means (MLA) with a graphical interface (OGI), and means for storing (MEMO) application launch commands, the improvement comprising:privilege acquisition means (MODPRIV), specific to each application and operatively associated with the launching means for delegating to a user access rights which allow the user to launch a protected application,launching means (MLA) launching said protected application, andlaunch authorization means (AUTLANC) for allowing the launching of the protected application only when a delegated user has valid access rights.