Modification of device configuration by user
CA 1233267 A · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Terrell, William L.; Advani, Hira
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A process for the modification of device configuration in a computer system is designed to be easy-to-use by the user of the computer system yet allow the user flexibility in the specification of device configuration. The computer system stores parameter values of various default devices and devices already installed in the computer system. When the user invokes an "ADDDEV" command, the system prompts the user to enter one of a plurality of commands such as add change or delete. Assuming the user enters the add command the system prompts the user to enter the name of a default device or a similar device already installed in the system. When that information is entered by the user the …
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- Granted February 23, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 23, 2005.
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