Methods and systems for downloading software information are disclosed herein. In one example embodiment, the method includes performing a first determination as to whether a first number of inquiries or download requests received by a server computer is or has been excessive and, if the first determination is that the first number of inquiries or download requests is not or has not been excessive, sending a signal including a first permission to download a software package. Also, the method includes performing a second determination as to whether either the first number or a second number of inquiries or download requests received by the server computer is or has been excessive and, if the second determination is that the first or second number of inquiries or download requests is not or has not been excessive, sending a first part of the software package for receipt by a first client computer.