| 摘要 |
<p>A method of distributing an extension module for a host data program, said extension module being arranged to cooperate with and extend the functionality of the host data program, said method comprising the following steps: -Providing a source code for the extension module, said source code being arranged to be compiled to executable code, and said source code being independent of the platform on which the executable code is to be executed; -Performing a first compilation step on the source code to provide the extension module in an intermediate format, said intermediate format being independent of the platform on which the executable code is to be executed; -Storing by a vendor the extension module in the intermediate format so that it can be compiled to machine executable format at a later stage. This enables compilation at a later stage to provide versions that are compatible with new or changed computer environments.</p> |
