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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. Oh dear! by nano2nd · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've had a mac for two years and I didn't know Windows Media Player for mac even existed!

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  2. Huh? by NoMoreNicksLeft · · Score: 5, Funny

    Our focus really is in delivering the best experience to Windows customers.

    So now they're going to buy all windows users a free mac?

  3. Cute Microsoft Joke by gbobeck · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Our focus really is in delivering the best experience to Windows customers."


    I never knew what the sound of hot coffee comming out of my nose and splattering all over my monitor and keyboard sounded like until I saw that quote.
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  4. Re:This is actually good for users by Conanymous+Award · · Score: 5, Funny

    They are distributing the plugin on their website for free, so this is a win-win situation.

    What? I thought this is a Win-Mac situation!