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Microsoft Ends Windows Media Player on the Mac

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the who-didn't-see-this-one-coming dept.

alphasubzero949 writes "According to News.com, Microsoft has had no plans to update or improve Windows Media Player and has instead thrown its weight behind a third party plugin to fill the void. Adam Anderson, Microsoft public relations manager, told News.com, 'It's basically a business decision for Microsoft. Like any other company, we have business priorities. Our focus really is in delivering the best experience to Windows customers.'"

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  1. plugin by zxd · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Is the plugin made by microsoft?

  2. yes but... by Kildjean · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Who needs WMP for Mac when we got VLC, which is also free and works..

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  3. Re:Competition regulations? by mjpaci · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The EU is using the same tactic against Iran just like it did against Saddam Hussein - ever increasing their scolding voice. I think the EU went as far as using Saddam's middle name! "Saddam Patrick Hussein, if you're not out of Kuwait by the time I count to three..."

  4. Re:Oh dear! by Fordiman · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Real is shit. WMV is shit. Quicktime is shit.

    Tell 'em to go with mpeg-4 low bitrate. It's about the only useful format these days.

    And while you're telling 'em, tell 'em to go with matroska as the container.

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