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BonziBUDDY vs Microsoft BOB

A side-by-side look at BonziBUDDY and Microsoft BOB. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BonziBUDDY

BonziBUDDY

Ai Tools & Services

BonziBUDDY was a virtual assistant software released in 1999. It featured an animated purple gorilla that would provide help, search the internet, and interact with the user. It was controversial for being intrusive and collecting user data.

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Microsoft BOB

Microsoft BOB

Home & Family

Microsoft Bob was a software product released by Microsoft in 1995 aimed at providing a user-friendly graphical interface shell for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It featured an animated dog character named Rover that guided users through various application tasks.

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