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A portal server presents an HTML page that comprises a plurality of modules that are formatted in a predetermined layout. Each module represents a network resource that can be accessed by a user through the portal. Some of the modules can be user-selectable, whereas others may be mandatory elements

A portal server presents an HTML page that comprises a plurality of modules that are formatted in a predetermined layout. Each module represents a network resource that can be accessed by a user through the portal. Some of the modules can be user-selectable, whereas others may be mandatory elements of the portal. Similarly, some aspects of the layout may be user-controllable, while others are fixed. The modular nature of the portal enables the various resources to be readily and independently updated by the entities who provide them, without affecting other features of the portal. The portal server includes an administration interface that enables an administrator to select from various layout styles, as well as control access to site information and services. A variety of customizations can be done to the portal without requiring programming skills. As a result, individual businesses and other entities can exercise complete ownership of their portals, from a hosting, branding and design perspective.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A portal server framework for providing a portal on a computer network, comprising:a software class configured to instantiate an information object, the information object encapsulating information; and,a permission class configured to instantiate a first permission obj

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A portal server framework for providing a portal on a computer network, comprising:a software class configured to instantiate an information object, the information object encapsulating information; and,a permission class configured to instantiate a first permission object, the first permission object defining a first set of users having access to, and a first set of administrative privileges associated with, the information object;wherein the first set of administrative privileges includes permission to instantiate a second permission object, the second permission object defining a second set of users having access to the information object;whereby, upon installation on the network, the classes are executable by a processor on the computer network.