Design question about instant download a patch

Hi All,
Here is a design question for you:
Background:
The application we built is being upgraded from time to time and we send it to our users.
our users use it on a network so there is only one file to upgrade (and being done by the sys admin)
We send them a �patch�; actually, it�s a new version of the application they place it in the relevant folder and continue to work with a new version.
Problems:
1. We send them the patch via email - sometimes it takes a while until they read their email and at they are using an �old version of the system�.
2. Some of them are not computer savvy (when it�s not the sys admin) and we need to guide them as where exactly to place the file (there are 3 files)
Our (conceptual never build yet) Solution:
Build a program just like Norton antivirus (or other) that prompts the user from the task bar (next to the clock) that a new version is available and by
clicking once it will automatically download the file and store it in the correct folder.
Question:
1. Did anyone try anything like this before (or something like) who can tell me about it?
2. Do you think this kind of system will work for us?
3. Does anyone have a better solution?
Thanks
Peter

thanks, I posted it there.No, he meant that Webstart is the mechanism you should use. It supports net-based distribution and automatic centralized updates of apps. Exactly what you want.

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Hi All,
Here is a design question for you:
Background:
The application we built is being upgraded from time to time and we send it to our users.
our users use it on a network so there is only one file to upgrade (and being done by the sys admin)
We send them a �patch�; actually, it�s a new version of the application they place it in the relevant folder and continue to work with a new version.
Problems:
1. We send them the patch via email - sometimes it takes a while until they read their email and at they are using an �old version of the system�.
2. Some of them are not computer savvy (when it�s not the sys admin) and we need to guide them as where exactly to place the file (there are 3 files)
Our (conceptual never build yet) Solution:
Build a program just like Norton antivirus (or other) that prompts the user from the task bar (next to the clock) that a new version is available and by
clicking once it will automatically download the file and store it in the correct folder.
Question:
1. Did anyone try anything like this before (or something like) who can tell me about it?
2. Do you think this kind of system will work for us?
3. Does anyone have a better solution?
Thanks
Peter

Java WebStart is the deployment technique suited for your purposes.
The deployment will be done via a webserver running a jnlp servlet (provided).
The applications may either run offline, or check online for automatic updates.
You have several configuration options.
ArgoUML and jEdit are two open source apps delivered this way.
Your app will need to be adapted though.
And your customers need an online browser with installed jvm.

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