Patch source list management

摘要

A system and method for managing locations of patch program files via a patch source list. The needed patch program files are identified. A list of alternative patch program file locations is referenced repeatedly until a valid alternative patch program file location is found or until each alternative patch program file location on the patch source list has been referenced. If a valid alternative patch program file location is found, the patch program file is retrieved from that location. New alternative patch program file locations may be added to the patch source list when a user identifies those new locations. The patch source list is continually maintained.