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    • Grrr.... Why does iTunes always install Quicktime?

    Discussion in 'Off-Topic Lounge' started by Yagami_Light, Nov 2, 2009.

    1. Yagami_Light

      Yagami_Light Well-Known Member

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      #1 Yagami_Light, Nov 2, 2009
      I despise QuickTime. Now that Windows 7 has finally updated Windows Media Player to be able to play most video types, we don't really need it any more. Can't we just get an iTunes install without it?
       
    2. Aurora

      Aurora Well-Known Member

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      #2 Aurora, Nov 2, 2009
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      ....
       
    3. EssentialParadox

      EssentialParadox Well-Known Member

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      #3 EssentialParadox, Nov 2, 2009
      iTunes won't work without Quicktime, it's the primary component of it.
       
    4. dogmeat

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      #4 dogmeat, Nov 2, 2009
      it installs it because it does, if you don't like that, don't install it.
       
    5. Coldar

      Coldar Well-Known Member

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      #5 Coldar, Nov 2, 2009
      I agree. Quicktime is useless to me other than needed to load iTunes. 76MBs of wasted space.
       
    6. spiffyone

      spiffyone Well-Known Member

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      #6 spiffyone, Nov 2, 2009
      iTunes has become a bit too bloated for those that just wish to use iTunes for their music library. It's become less about service as a music library program and more about being a portal to the iTunes store.

      IMHO, Apple should release a separate iTunes Lite for those who want the music stuff without the fuss. And/or re-label the current iTunes Store portal to iShop or something else more appropriate.
       
    7. Eli

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      #7 Eli, Nov 2, 2009
    8. MidianGTX

      MidianGTX Well-Known Member

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      #8 MidianGTX, Nov 3, 2009
    9. wootbean

      wootbean Well-Known Member

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      #9 wootbean, Nov 3, 2009
    10. tsharpfilm

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      #10 tsharpfilm, Nov 3, 2009
      I can't stand that either. iTunes is way too big for it's own good. Everything for it shouldn't take up anymore than 20mb on your hard drive.
       
    11. MidianGTX

      MidianGTX Well-Known Member

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      #11 MidianGTX, Nov 3, 2009
      ...and now I also respect you a little more too.
       
    12. MidianGTX

      MidianGTX Well-Known Member

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      #12 MidianGTX, Nov 3, 2009
      The thing that annoys me most is having so many separate executables running... there's like 5 all going at once.
       

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