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Zero configuration networking

Summary

Support zero configuration networking. All major system services and user applications should work using multicast DNS names in the .local between directly connected computers.

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Detailed description

With this feature, you could connect two computers by any supported means (e.g. with an Ethernet cable) and perform any common networking tasks including file sharing and remote administration. Name resolution and service discovery will be supported.

Scope

  • glibc getaddrinfo
  • glib name resolution
  • ...