System, method and computer-readable medium for enabling access to additional memory capacity

Abstract

A method, system and computer-readable media for exchanging information via an electronics communications are provided. A computer includes a memory and an access logic are bi-directionally communicatively coupled with a controller. The memory includes an open memory area and a partitioned memory area, wherein the open area available is for use by the controller upon an initial sale, installation or start-up. The access logic is configured to enable access to the partitioned memory by the controller after a receipt by the access logic of an access purchase confirmation. The computer may be coupled with an electronics communications network, such as the Internet, and the access purchase confirmation may be delivered via the electronics communications network. The access to partitioned area may optionally be enabled on a temporary or a segmented basis.

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