Winamp has recently made a bold move by open-sourcing the source code of the original Winamp Legacy version on Windows, releasing it to the public on GitHub as per the agreement made in May. However, the Winamp source code is governed by its own licensing agreement known as the Winamp Collaborative License (WCL), which permits customization for personal use only. Public distribution of modified source code or binaries is prohibited, with the option to contribute code back to the original project and publish through the official repository team.
Critics have questioned the intentions behind the WCL licensing agreement, suggesting that Winamp may be seeking (free) labor to improve the original version of the program. The current parent company, Llama Group, seems disinterested in further development, shifting focus towards the mobile version of Winamp instead.
TLDR: Winamp has released the source code for the Winamp Legacy player, inviting developers and retro enthusiasts to shape the future of this iconic player by exploring, modifying, and building upon the classic version they know and love. Access the code and get more information here: https://t.co/TX3sOaSbS5.
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