Winamp being shutdown after 12/20.

**Pseudo Enigma** · 11-20-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/20/5126666/winamp-media-player-shutting-down-after-over-15-years

The famous media player Winamp will shut down next month, over 15 years after its initial release. Though Winamp eventually lost popularity, in the late '90s and early 2000s it was one of the go-to media players for listening to local music or radio streams. In 2002, Winamp's maker, Nullsoft, was acquired by AOL for over $80 million in stock, where it's remained in development until now. A Mac and an Android version were even released in recent years, though they never found the same fan base that its customizable Windows client did.

No reason is given for Winamp's shutdown, but its popularity has certainly waned: simple, built-in audio solutions like iTunes are now ubiquitous across platforms, making Winamp a far more specialized app. In a retrospective published last year, Ars Technica reported that Winamp had existed for years on life support, but that those involved didn't believe it was dead yet. Now that it's nearly gone, those who want to relive old times should head over to Winamp's site before December 21st, when it'll no longer be available — its famous motto, of course, will always live on somewhere.

Winamp will no longer be available for download after the 20th of December. This sucks. However, I have uploaded the latest version to Mediafire here:

Winamp v5.66.

I guess the Llama wont be getting its ass whipped anymore.

**Xiz** · 11-20-2013, 05:14 PM

Huh. Not what I expected.

I'm sure the internet will have billions of copies to let everyone borrow.

**Nullifidian** · 11-20-2013, 05:14 PM

nooooooooooooooo I still use winamp!
rip winamp ;-;

**Staiain** · 11-20-2013, 05:17 PM

oh no ;_;

**Ohaider** · 11-20-2013, 05:25 PM

msn... winamp.. wonder what's next

**Zageron** · 11-20-2013, 05:43 PM

Better switch to foobar

EzExZeRo7497 · 11-20-2013, 08:14 PM

nooooo

mi40 · 11-20-2013, 08:39 PM

asia cries

Wayward Vagabond · 11-20-2013, 09:21 PM

**Bluearrowll** · 11-20-2013, 09:43 PM

I still use winamp.. what does this mean for the FFR Radio, which relies on Winamp I believe?

**shenjoku** · 11-20-2013, 10:03 PM

This kinda sucks. I love winamp. Guess I should make a backup of the installer before it vanishes.

dAnceguy117 · 11-20-2013, 10:13 PM

RIP

I will never forget my days of hoarding dozens of Winamp skins.

FoJaR · 11-20-2013, 10:18 PM

yeah man winamp was great back in the day.

not surprised it's dying but still RIP

it really whips the llama's ass.

top · 11-23-2013, 12:47 AM

still use winamp. will continue to use.

**PaperclipGames** · 11-23-2013, 03:50 AM

I'm a loyal Winamp user, and will remain one. Winamp will live forever~

Izzy · 11-23-2013, 04:00 AM

How do you shutdown a standalone program that doesn't require the internet?

top · 11-23-2013, 04:03 AM

they're shutting down the official download. that's why i don't get why everybody is freakin out

**PaperclipGames** · 11-23-2013, 07:52 AM

The Winamp forums are supposedly closing as well, which, as far as I heard, had a reasonably active community. As for the program itself, I don't really understand it either; I expect the program to be able to be downloaded on a zillion places after the official site goes down.

Arntonach · 11-23-2013, 11:56 PM

Perhaps the radio streams won't happen anymore? Or maybe it's just tech supports' going away.

choof · 11-24-2013, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluearrowll

I still use winamp.. what does this mean for the FFR Radio, which relies on Winamp I believe?

nothing, the ffr stream (or any stream) doesn't depend on winamp servers

11-20-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
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11-20-2013, 10:03 PM	#11
shenjoku Wubalubadubdub Join Date: May 2005 Age: 37 Posts: 1,697	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. This kinda sucks. I love winamp. Guess I should make a backup of the installer before it vanishes. __________________ boop

11-20-2013, 10:13 PM	#12
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11-20-2013, 10:18 PM	#13
FoJaR The Worst Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: space ghost is dead to me Posts: 2,816	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. yeah man winamp was great back in the day. not surprised it's dying but still RIP it really whips the llama's ass. __________________

11-23-2013, 12:47 AM	#14
top Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,907	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. still use winamp. will continue to use.

11-23-2013, 03:50 AM	#15
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11-23-2013, 04:00 AM	#16
Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 9,192	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. How do you shutdown a standalone program that doesn't require the internet?

11-23-2013, 04:03 AM	#17
top Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,907	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. they're shutting down the official download. that's why i don't get why everybody is freakin out

11-23-2013, 07:52 AM	#18
PaperclipGames Mrow~ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Netherlands Age: 31 Posts: 647	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. The Winamp forums are supposedly closing as well, which, as far as I heard, had a reasonably active community. As for the program itself, I don't really understand it either; I expect the program to be able to be downloaded on a zillion places after the official site goes down. __________________ 948 AAAs \| 1461 FCs \| 549 TPs \| 7 FMO AAAs Skype: paperclipgames \| Steam: alegiano \| Last.fm: Alegiano \| Ask.fm: Clippysan \| Facebook: LINK Best AAAs: Exciting Hyper Highspeed Star (69), Nous (69), Pure Ruby (68), Heavenly Spores (68), Ambient Angels (66), Within Life (66), Defection (66) Southern Cross (65)

11-23-2013, 11:56 PM	#19
Arntonach Owlbears Rock! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The coldest place in hell Age: 33 Posts: 2,492	Re: Winamp being shutdown after 12/20. Perhaps the radio streams won't happen anymore? Or maybe it's just tech supports' going away.

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