PROGRAM

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Apple - Bonjour

PROGRAM RATING:
Can live without it
REMOVAL IMPACT:
Loss of useful functionality the program provides

iTunes uses Bonjour for various tasks it carries out. For instance, it uses the program for locating ‘Shared Music Libraries’, devices for streaming music to, and so forth. Safari, Apple’s own web browser uses the same program for finding devices advertising web pages on your network. On the other hand, Internet Explorer via Bonjour toolbar plugin offers easy mode of discovery for Bonjour – advertised web pages. Moreover, Bonjour Printer Setup Wizard makes use of Bonjour’s application to discover and configure Bonjour’s advertised network printers.

 

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