8. What are .bom files on a Mac? How to read .bom files?

👋 Hello MacAdmins! Today, we're diving into the world of `.bom` files on a Mac. 🖥️ `.bom` stands for "bill of materials"³. It's a computer file format used by the Mac OS X installer³. These files are like a checklist for your Mac, determining which files to install, remove, or upgrade³. They contain all the files within a directory, along with some information about each file³.
So, when you're updating your software or installing a new application, your Mac is likely using a `.bom` file to make sure everything goes smoothly⁴. It's like a roadmap for your Mac's operating system during an update or installation⁴.
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