An implementation of the Linux software repository model for other operating systems

Year after year, the frequency of updated releases of soft-ware continues to increase. Without an automated install process, the result is either that a system installs software with known defects and/or vulnerabilities, or systems require increased manual labor to maintain up-to-date software in-stallations. Linux packages, in conjunction with repositories, fill this need for automation to reduce both undesirable situa-tions. This model can be modified to a generic operating sys-tem environment, such as Windows, which currently lacks the capability to update arbitrary software applications. Our application, Appupdater, demonstrates this concept of de-tecting, downloading, and installing upgrades automatically. This provides a completely automated upgrade cycle