Abstract: A method for a dealer to manage products in an inventory includes providing an interface and a processor. The interface is connected for communication with the processor. The interface and the processor are configured so the dealer can provide a plurality of rules through the interface for running on the processor. The processor is configured for running a program for applying the rules to input information that may be provided to the processor regarding a product in the inventory. Outputs of the running the program applying the rules include at least one merchandising action regarding a product in the inventory. The processor is connected to automatically receive the input information and the processor is configured for running a program to automatically implement the at least one merchandising action resulting from applying the rules to the input information.

Abstract: The present invention is a method that enables single release of applications for multiple architectures and operating systems and to provide ease of use of applications in multiple architecture environments. The present invention provides a single file that contains separate object code each of multiple architectures. A special header on the file identifies each section of object code and includes pointers to its starting location. When the file is to be executed on a particular architecture, the resident operating system identifies that block of object code most suited for that particular architecture and environment. That section of code is then loaded into memory for execution. Each architecture in the file is specified by CPU-type and CPU sub-type. For each CPU type or CPU sub-type, file offset, file size and alignment is also provided. Padded bytes are provided to place each member on its specific alignment.

Abstract: The present invention is a method that enables single release of applications for multiple architectures and operating systems and to provide ease of use of applications in multiple architecture environments. The present invention provides a single file that contains separate object code each of multiple architectures. A special header on the file identifies each section of object code and includes pointers to its starting location. When the file is to be executed on a particular architecture, the resident operating system identifies that block of object code most suited for that particular architecture and environment. That section of code is then loaded into memory for execution. Each architecture in the file is specified by CPU-type and CPU sub-type. For each CPU type or CPU sub-type, file offset, file size and alignment is also provided. Padded bytes are provided to place each member on its specific alignment.