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avahi-browse: List domains in the neighbourhood.
$ avahi-browse --browse-domains
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The command "avahi-browse --browse-domains" is used to browse for available service domains on a local network using the Avahi service discovery system.

Here is a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • "avahi-browse": This is the executable command that starts the Avahi browsing process.
  • "--browse-domains": This is an option provided to the avahi-browse command. It specifies that the browse operation should return available service domains on the network.

When you run this command, Avahi will scan the local network for available service domains. Service domains are essentially categories or groups that services belong to. For example, you might have a service domain for printers, file sharing, or media streaming.

The command will display a list of discovered service domains along with other information such as their names, types, and network addresses. This can help you discover available services on the local network and access them as needed.

Note that Avahi is primarily used in Linux and other Unix-like operating systems to implement Zeroconf networking, which enables automatic network configuration without the need for complex setup or manual configuration.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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