RIP: Winamp (rumors of demise greatly exaggerated)

cartman · 11-20-2013, 02:12 PM

It will stop whipping the llama's ass on Dec. 20th.

RIP Winamp: iconic media player to be discontinued December 20th, 2013 - Haverzine

Suicane75 · 11-20-2013, 04:36 PM

First they took away my Netscape, and I said nothing.
Then they took away my Winamp and I said nothing.
If they come for my Mirc I'll have a shotgun ready.

Izulde · 11-20-2013, 04:48 PM

It's been about 5 years since IRC had any relevance IMO

Radii · 11-20-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izulde

It's been about 5 years since IRC had any relevance IMO

Except, of course, to all the people who use it... in which case it is quite relevant!

Logan · 11-20-2013, 05:05 PM

I remember when a Winamp update - maybe 2002-2003ish - took away the ability to hit "J" and bring up a text box to type a song you wanted to jump to. Damn near caused a riot in the dorms.

ISiddiqui · 11-20-2013, 05:17 PM

Though I'm guessing that usage rates are fairly low at this point. I used to use Winamp all the time, but its been very, very long since I've even fired it up. I don't think I've even installed it on my new laptop (which is about a year old)

Alf · 11-20-2013, 06:08 PM

One of my colleagues still uses an old version of Winamp

Guess he still will until future OSes don't support it.

frnk55 · 11-20-2013, 07:19 PM

I've always used Winamp. So now what do I use?
What do you guys use?

Easy Mac · 11-20-2013, 08:02 PM

Spotify. Or if its music I own that isn't on spotify (Beatles, Zeppelin) I uploaded it to Google music.

Draft Dodger · 11-20-2013, 09:02 PM

I still use winamp quite a bit - mostly as I'm cleaning up tags before I import to iTunes.

ISiddiqui · 11-20-2013, 11:36 PM

I use Google Play.

fantom1979 · 11-21-2013, 08:56 PM

As I will probably be the last Winamp user, I will make sure I turn out the lights on my way out.

Never been a fan of the way Google Play, Amazon, or Itunes organizes music. This entire situation is completely expected, as I am sure the number of people that actually have a local collection of .mp3s is getting smaller.

Vince, Pt. II · 11-21-2013, 08:58 PM

It's not like it's going to magically stop working. They're just going to stop supporting it/keeping it available for download. You guys should be able to continue using it.

Apathetic Lurker · 11-21-2013, 09:47 PM

Never used it...Figured it was something useless

RainMaker · 11-22-2013, 12:05 AM

I think every person in college used it back in the late 90's-early 2000's. Being able to skin the player was a nice feature.

They started to get bloaty later on but it really was a great music player in it's early days. Simple and did what you wanted without a bunch of crap thrown in.

fantom1979 · 11-22-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

They started to get bloaty later on but it really was a great music player in it's early days. Simple and did what you wanted without a bunch of crap thrown in.

It reminds me a lot of the uTorrent situation now. Started off lightweight made by a person or a couple of people. Gets bought out by a larger company and end up becoming more and more bloated. I never upgraded past WinAmp 2.x. 3.x and 5.x just seemed packed with features that I would never use.

RainMaker · 11-22-2013, 01:41 AM

Seems like browsers and messenger services went through a similar transformation too. Speed and ease of use are overlooked too often. Makes me wonder if we'll see a shift in music players back to a more simple design.

sterlingice · 11-22-2013, 06:47 AM

You think about software, tho, and things go through so many revisions in just a few years, due to the nature of the beast. If something is already small, quick, and efficient- where do you improve?

SI

ISiddiqui · 11-22-2013, 10:39 AM

It appears Microsoft may be Winamp's savior:

Source: Microsoft In Talks To Buy Shoutcast And Winamp From AOL | TechCrunch

DaddyTorgo · 11-22-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

I think every person in college used it back in the late 90's-early 2000's. Being able to skin the player was a nice feature.
Simple and did what you wanted without a bunch of crap thrown in.

This. Feel like I should grab a copy of it.

cartman · 11-22-2013, 11:31 AM

Winamp and Napster used to be like peanut butter and jelly back in the day.

DaddyTorgo · 11-22-2013, 11:47 AM

I've never been more into music than in the Napster days.

Ever since then my interest has just...really waned.

sterlingice · 11-22-2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I've never been more into music than in the Napster days.

Ever since then my interest has just...really waned.

Isn't that as much a factor of age as the content itself?

SI

cartman · 01-14-2014, 01:35 PM

Winamp lives!

Winamp’s new owner has big plans for mobile, even car audio systems | Ars Technica

11-20-2013, 04:48 PM	#3
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	It's been about 5 years since IRC had any relevance IMO __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-20-2013, 05:17 PM	#6
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Though I'm guessing that usage rates are fairly low at this point. I used to use Winamp all the time, but its been very, very long since I've even fired it up. I don't think I've even installed it on my new laptop (which is about a year old) __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-20-2013, 06:08 PM	#7
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	One of my colleagues still uses an old version of Winamp Guess he still will until future OSes don't support it. __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

11-20-2013, 09:02 PM	#10
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I still use winamp quite a bit - mostly as I'm cleaning up tags before I import to iTunes. __________________ Mile High Hockey

11-20-2013, 11:36 PM	#11
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I use Google Play. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-20-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	First they took away my Netscape, and I said nothing. Then they took away my Winamp and I said nothing. If they come for my Mirc I'll have a shotgun ready.

11-20-2013, 05:05 PM	#5
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I remember when a Winamp update - maybe 2002-2003ish - took away the ability to hit "J" and bring up a text box to type a song you wanted to jump to. Damn near caused a riot in the dorms.

11-20-2013, 07:19 PM	#8
frnk55 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2006	I've always used Winamp. So now what do I use? What do you guys use?

11-20-2013, 08:02 PM	#9
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Spotify. Or if its music I own that isn't on spotify (Beatles, Zeppelin) I uploaded it to Google music.

11-21-2013, 08:56 PM	#12
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	As I will probably be the last Winamp user, I will make sure I turn out the lights on my way out. Never been a fan of the way Google Play, Amazon, or Itunes organizes music. This entire situation is completely expected, as I am sure the number of people that actually have a local collection of .mp3s is getting smaller.

11-21-2013, 08:58 PM	#13
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	It's not like it's going to magically stop working. They're just going to stop supporting it/keeping it available for download. You guys should be able to continue using it. Last edited by Vince, Pt. II : 11-21-2013 at 08:58 PM.

11-21-2013, 09:47 PM	#14
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	Never used it...Figured it was something useless

11-22-2013, 12:05 AM	#15
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I think every person in college used it back in the late 90's-early 2000's. Being able to skin the player was a nice feature. They started to get bloaty later on but it really was a great music player in it's early days. Simple and did what you wanted without a bunch of crap thrown in.

11-22-2013, 01:41 AM	#17
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Seems like browsers and messenger services went through a similar transformation too. Speed and ease of use are overlooked too often. Makes me wonder if we'll see a shift in music players back to a more simple design.

11-22-2013, 06:47 AM	#18
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	You think about software, tho, and things go through so many revisions in just a few years, due to the nature of the beast. If something is already small, quick, and efficient- where do you improve? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-22-2013, 10:39 AM	#19
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	It appears Microsoft may be Winamp's savior: Source: Microsoft In Talks To Buy Shoutcast And Winamp From AOL \| TechCrunch __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-22-2013, 11:31 AM	#21
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Winamp and Napster used to be like peanut butter and jelly back in the day. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-22-2013, 11:47 AM	#22
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I've never been more into music than in the Napster days. Ever since then my interest has just...really waned.

01-14-2014, 01:35 PM	#24
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Winamp lives! Winamp’s new owner has big plans for mobile, even car audio systems \| Ars Technica __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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