The iconic music player of the 2000s, Winamp, has made a groundbreaking announcement by declaring open source and unveiling the complete source code for its Windows version, set to be released on September 24, 2024. The future plans regarding licensing remain undisclosed.
The journey of Winamp began with its creation by Nullsoft, later acquired by AOL in 1999. Subsequently, AOL sold it to online radio company Radionomy in 2014, followed by a significant stake acquisition by AudioValley in 2017, which eventually rebranded to Targetspot and later to Llama Group in 2023.
Winamp justifies its decision to go open source by emphasizing its rich digital heritage dating back to the early days of digital culture. Opening up the source code aims to reengage the user community in close collaboration for program development. Meanwhile, the company shifts its focus towards developing a new music player app for mobile devices set to launch in July.
TLDR: Winamp announces the opening of its source code on September 24, 2024, inviting global developers to contribute, while also hinting at a new music player app for mobile devices launching soon.
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