Two versions of Front Row?

I just noticed using System Profiler that there are two versions of Front Row on my iMac.
Version 1.0 is located in /Applications
Version 2.1.6 is located in /System/Library/CoreServices/
Double-clicking either one brings up versions 2.1.6.
Does all this sound correct?
I don't use Front Row all that much, but I don't want an extra app hanging around on my hard drive either.

Yes, that's normal. The version 1.0 application in your Applications folder is really just a handy shortcut to the real application that lives buried in your System folder. When Apple introduced Front Row in Leopard for all Macs, even those without an Apple remote, I believe they were giving those users a more direct way of launching Front Row. If you want, you can delete the application in your Applications folder and you can still open Front Row with the keyboard or Apple remote. However, since it takes up less than half of one megabyte, I don't think you have to worry about it hanging around and filling-up your hard drive!
-Doug

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Bernd, since your comp is still under warranty you may wish to give the online tech support a try -->HERE<--</a>. Click on the "Chat with a support agent" link.
If you don't want to go that route, then I suggest that you call them over the phone. Hopefully, you have the AppleCare Protection Plan if your 90 day warranty ran out.
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