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VLC launches Kickstarter campaign for Windows 8 app

VLC launches Kickstarter campaign for Windows 8 app
  • Posted November 29, 2012, 1:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Software With Video
  • The team behind the popular open-source media player VLC has announced plans to develop a native app for Windows 8’s  Metro UI, and they’re looking to crowdsource funds for the project through Kickstarter. According to the team, although they currently…

VLC 2.0 hits RC, brings new UI and Blu-ray support for OS X

VLC 2.0 hits RC, brings new UI and Blu-ray support for OS X
  • Posted February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Software
  • Everyone's favorite open-source media player has reached a new milestone, delivering a bevy of new tweaks and features. The jump from v1.1.13 to v2.0.0 represents a drastic overhaul and the changelog contains nearly 17,000 characters -- more ground than we can cover here, naturally.

VLC 1.1.8 released with interface tweaks, bug fixes

VLC 1.1.8 released with interface tweaks, bug fixes
  • Posted March 24, 2011, 3:37 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Software
  • The VideoLAN team has slipped out a minor update for VLC with UI improvements and bug fixes. Among other tweaks, the default Remote Control (RC) interface on Windows has been changed back to Oldrc. Mac users will also see a…

Apple removes VLC app from App Store, GPL to blame

  • Posted January 10, 2011, 11:04 AM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Apple, Software
  • Apple has removed the VLC application from its App Store. The app was first released four months ago, even though many believed it would not be able to make it through Apple's vetting process. "On January 7th, Apple removed VLC…

Catalyst 10.7 drivers add H.264 acceleration for VLC 1.1.1

  • Posted July 26, 2010, 8:55 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Software
  • AMD has pushed out its latest Catalyst display drivers today, bringing numerous changes, including H.264 acceleration for VLC media player version 1.1.1 when running on Radeon HD 4000 and 5000 series graphics cards. There are a few multi-display enhancements, such…

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