Winamp gets another chance

Terms of the deal were not officially disclosed, but TechCrunch, which first reported on the rumours of the acquisition, said that the deal is worth between $5- and $10-million, with AOL taking a 12% stake in Radionomy.
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They were happy to can Winamp, but AOL still wants a financial stake in it? :wtf:
 
This is very good news! I love winamp and it'll amazing with all the added features. Let's hope they pull it off and create the perfect media app. :)
 
I'm really happy about this. I think that WinAmp will come out stronger than ever. That Llama's ass really will be thoroughly whipped.
 
Edelweiss said:
AOL still exists?? O_o Haven't heard about them in a loooong time..
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They only exist when there is someone they can screw out of money somewhere and when all is said and done they throw them to the cerb.

Winamp was a step child to them and now that someone else is willing to look after it and make something out of it again they want a claim and get profit. in my feel they should have given it to Radionomy, i mean they did kill it officially last year so why now show interest again

But i'm glad it's getting a second life it's the only player i use for my music :)
 
Stunt said:
I actually think it needs a decent overhaul. Looked the same for the last decade.
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Winamp has been one of those "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" type of software. It's been a stable, working platform for years and years, with a big following. That said, I do feel that if they are bringing Winamp back, a redesign will be required. They can keep the engine so-to-speak, but there's nothing wrong in making it more modern with more features and what-nots
 
All I used to use was Win Amp, It really was the best media player years ago...

I dont know what happened any why if fell so far from what it was, but iv been looking for a new media player, and win amp might just be it...
 
DieGrootHammer said:
Winamp has been one of those "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" type of software. It's been a stable, working platform for years and years, with a big following. That said, I do feel that if they are bringing Winamp back, a redesign will be required. They can keep the engine so-to-speak, but there's nothing wrong in making it more modern with more features and what-nots
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Eugene said:
I don't know what you're talking about, I still use the classic skin. "whistling:
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He says it best:

Edelweiss said:
It feels so archaic though... with aesthetics from a bygone era.. :/
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I feel that not only the aesthetics are dated by the intuitive navigation has become lacking. The fact that when quickly* adding music involves you scrolling down to load the info before you sort and save is bs. I'll even buy winamp if they'd just improve on those features and usability.

*When you drag and drop into the play
 
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