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  • Directory based computer environment
    Patent number: 5551038
    Abstract: The present invention is a method, system and process for automatically customizing a computer environment based on the current active computer disk directory. Detection of the current active disk directory and any change of disk directory by a user triggers a search for a file that initiates the computer environment. Upon detection of the file, the system reconfigures the operating system to meet the user's requirements based on the disk directory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew R. Martin