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Windows Media Player 11 Released

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the progress-without-forward-progress dept.

filenavigator writes "Microsoft issued a press release today publicizing the release of Windows Media Player 11. Looks like the major updates in this version are for the Microsoft marketing engine. Features boasted by Microsoft include better integration with media players sanctioned by them, and integration with their new URGE music service. Additionally, and more importantly, this version contains the latest in Microsoft DRM software. Interested parties can download a free copy"

5 of 365 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Can't we wait? by 0racle · · Score: 5, Funny

    Some of us are busy people, we have to get right to the bashing.

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    "I use a Mac because I'm just better than you are."
  2. Apt by Jello+B. · · Score: 5, Funny

    I tried apt, but it didn't work. Does anybody have the source packages so I can compile it myself?

  3. ?New? features by nighty5 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Features boasted by Microsoft include better integration with media players sanctioned by them

    I think these guys have got this one covered: http://www.apple.com/itunes/

  4. Slashdot 'em! Quick! by carlmenezes · · Score: 4, Funny

    Save the world from WMP 11.

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    Find a job you like and you will never work a day in your life.
  5. Re:Controls as bad as WMP 10? by nighty5 · · Score: 4, Funny

    VLC's controls are the best, you can zip around with CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT- arrow keys to skip one minute, ten seconds, or ....

    It must of been created for users that only have one free hand available - watching porno comes to mind.