Winamp source code released, but with significant restrictions
You can read the code, but you cannot fork it
Corrupt Winamp skin investigation leads to treasure trove of hidden content
Curiosity leads to loads of hidden media
Hobbyist revives the beloved Winamp player into a polished physical marvel
The big picture: Teenagers and young adults of the late 1990s will remember Winamp as the de facto music player on their Windows PCs. If tinkering with electronics and fabrication is your jam, give Linamp a look. It brings Winamp to the physical plane, allowing you to touch this piece of history. It is a testament to one's passion and creativity, taking something old and giving it a new lease on life.
Winamp music player will soon become an open-source project
Holy Llamas!: Winamp is being relaunched as an all-around music platform for creators and artists, but the old desktop player isn't disappearing anytime soon. The corporation owning the brand has now announced that the program's code will soon be offered through an open-source license.
Winamp's new music platform is coming this summer
Can it still whip the Llama's ass?
Winamp is coming to Android and iPhone later this year
The mobile apps have been in beta testing since early 2023
Winamp 5.9.1 uses less memory brings more optimizations
Newly relaunched Winamp has hit version 5.9.1 with several improvements such as memory footprint reduction, faster load time, increased buffer size for podcast downloads, and more.
Winamp 5.9 final is available for download
Winamp is back after a four-year hiatus. Version 5.9 improves Windows 11 support, adds https and high resolution playback among many other underlying changes.
Winamp launches new version after four years
After four years of slumber, Winamp launches a new version 5.9 RC1 Build 9999 with Windows 11 support, improved playback of audio streams as well as VP8 support.
What Ever Happened to Winamp?
#TBT Launched in 1997, Winamp is a media player that supports a wide array of audio formats and was an iconic application in the heyday of MP3 music. Winamp was nearly ubiquitous, used by millions in the early 2000s.
Stop what you're doing and check out the Winamp Skin Museum
65,000 skins and counting
Winamp's comeback story starts this week
Winamp has a solid vision but execution will be difficult
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