Winamp 2.x support?

DrakarDeNer · 16th December 2003, 13:10

Winamp 2 was the best thing you guys ever created!!! It's simplicity is unparalleled, which is why I still use it today. I did some looking, but didn't see that you are still supporting it anywhere or allowing the last version to be downloaded. Where can I go to get copies of it if I wanted to still do so?

james · 16th December 2003, 13:13

Winamp 5 is Winamp 2, updated, with ExtraBits(tm)

Just untick what you don't want in the installer, or remove the plugins from the Preferences panel. You can switch Winamp 5 back to look EXACTLY like 2.91, just choose Winamp Classic skin.

-j

DrakarDeNer · 16th December 2003, 13:17

Does it *REALLY* allow classic skins or will it "support" them like 3 did?

james · 16th December 2003, 13:30

I repeat...

Winamp 5 is Winamp 2 with ExtraBits(tm)

This means that it supports Modern skins via a Winamp 2 style plugin. Classic skins are supported directly by the Winamp 2 (now Winamp 5) 'core', always have been, and always will be

-j

DrakarDeNer · 16th December 2003, 13:35

ok... cool... I was just a bit weary since the last update was supposed to do the same but didn't

Thanks for the support

I'll try to DL and install the updated version today some time.

james · 16th December 2003, 13:42

you're welcome

Download Winamp 5 final now, it's toootally awesome

-j

DrakarDeNer · 17th December 2003, 18:55

My only issue is that it starts up and then minimizes with the Reproduction Control plug-in running, but leaves the play list up on the top of the screen. Is there a new version?

edit... didn't see that it's on 1.36... I had 1.24 installed. The new version looks like it works.

Nunzio390 · 17th December 2003, 19:15

I'm unfamiliar with the 3rd party-authored plugin you are referring to. Is it this one? If so, and it's not behaving properly in Winamp 5.0 you will have to contact the author of the plugin directly to have him update it.

But why even use a 3rd party-authored plugin like that at all in Winamp 5.0, when you have Global Hotkeys already built in?

CTRL+P to open Preferences > General Preferences > Global Hotkeys

Screenshot...

DrakarDeNer · 18th December 2003, 17:35

I use it because it automatically starts winamp playing when I open winamp... I used to use the global settings it had, but havn't done that since I got a keyboard that does that for me with media buttons

Nunzio390 · 18th December 2003, 18:09

Quote:

I use it because it automatically starts winamp playing when I open winamp... I used to use the global settings it had

Ahh.. OK. But if you weren't worried too much about using your media buttons, you can still have that same functionality. Just use Winamp 5's built-in Global Hotkeys along with the amazing DrO's Autoplay and Time Restore Plugin v1.52.

*Note: there will be a newer version of DrO's plugin soon - newer than the one offered here at the forums and it will be available soon at his site. Autoplay and Time Restore Plugin v1.58 will be available soon there. Here is part of the changelog for v1.58...

Quote:

Version info:

v1.58 16-12-2003 @23:31

* adjusted handling so now if the playlist is empty then autoplay options are ignored
* fixed an incorrect logic check for the above that caused Win98 installs to fail
* added in an option to control the above behaviour (default is above now!)
* altered when the plugin name string is set - now shows up if prefs is opened for the above option
* included a simple piece of debug code to see if the value i convert is the same as that in the file initially for IceGod's issue

But if you still insist on using your media buttons on your keyboard, then as I said above, contact the author of that Reproduction Control plug-in to see if another version is available, or to see if the author is working on making it Winamp 5 compliant.

Waterproof · 18th December 2003, 19:09

How can I use the Lyrics Show Plugin for Winamp 5?
Can anyone tell me how 2 make it work on WA5?
I Will be thankfull If anyone tell me the answer

Nunzio390 · 19th December 2003, 04:36

I assume you are referring to this plugin. I just installed it to test it for you and upon opening Winamp 5.0 there was an error message indicating "sorry but this version only works with Winamp v2.xx". Of course I immediately uninstalled it.

Again, I repeat myself... it's up to plugin authors to update their plugins for compliance with Winamp 5 and you would have to contact the author directly to ask for an update. Unfortunately, when the Winamp.com webmaster recently revamped the site and re-added the skins and plugins database, it appears as if all email and URL links to the various authors were never carried through from the old database.

Well, anyway, I did a little digging and I found this info for the author of that plugin...

Quote:

Author: Lucien Wang
Email: lucienwang@fudan.edu
Official website: http://www.karaoker.com

Business affairs: gnosisoft@email.com
Technical support: lucienwang@fudan.edu
Feel free to write an email. Your comment will be read and taken into serious consideration.

If you have a question to ask, please make sure it's not mentioned in the FAQ section.

If you report a bug or something, please provide relevant information as much as possible, including the version of LyricsShow, Winamp and operating system that you are using, as well as the detailed steps to let your problem reoccur.

If you're a registered user, please also refer your order ID.

Thank you!

On the other hand, if you are just looking for a good lyrics program that will work with any version of Winamp, then use what I use > EvilLyrics

Turambar · 21st January 2004, 18:57

I want to get LyricsShow to run in Winamp 5. I tried to contact the autor, but the webpage is down and the email is down.
I really want this plugin. Isn't there any way to make Winamp 5 to identify as Winamp 2???
If I could do that, I think the plugin would work perfectly.
And please don't suggest other plugins to download, I've tried them all, and none works as well as LyricsShow used to work.

P.S.: If there is no way to make it work, where can I get Winamp 2.91 again??

james · 21st January 2004, 19:06

1) No, sorry, the plugin author has to fix it.

2) STFW!! www.winampheaven.net

beanboy89 · 21st January 2004, 19:06

Quote:

Originally posted by Turambar
P.S.: If there is no way to make it work, where can I get Winamp 2.91 again??

You can get Winamp 2 from http://www.winampheaven.net/ and http://www.oldversion.com/ Keep in mind, Winamp 2 is unsupported.
[Edit] I am too late again, the second time today. [/Edit]

DJ Egg · 21st January 2004, 19:39

It's possible that the plugin might only work in classic skin mode.
Switch to any classic skin, close winamp, re-enable/re-install the LyricsShow plugin, then reopen Winamp.

If the problem persists, then yes, only the plugin author can fix it...

Alas, we no longer support Winamp 2.x, as Winamp 5.01 is the equivalent of the latest version of 2.x, and we've never supported 3rd-party plugins.

16th December 2003, 13:10	#1
DrakarDeNer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	Winamp 2.x support? Winamp 2 was the best thing you guys ever created!!! It's simplicity is unparalleled, which is why I still use it today. I did some looking, but didn't see that you are still supporting it anywhere or allowing the last version to be downloaded. Where can I go to get copies of it if I wanted to still do so?

16th December 2003, 13:13	#2
james Forum PFY (Major Dude) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WR3 or NG7 Posts: 6.2+3i Posts: 1,698	Winamp 5 is Winamp 2, updated, with ExtraBits(tm) Just untick what you don't want in the installer, or remove the plugins from the Preferences panel. You can switch Winamp 5 back to look EXACTLY like 2.91, just choose Winamp Classic skin. -j He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts: for support, not illumination.

16th December 2003, 13:30	#4
james Forum PFY (Major Dude) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WR3 or NG7 Posts: 6.2+3i Posts: 1,698	I repeat... Winamp 5 is Winamp 2 with ExtraBits(tm) This means that it supports Modern skins via a Winamp 2 style plugin. Classic skins are supported directly by the Winamp 2 (now Winamp 5) 'core', always have been, and always will be -j He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts: for support, not illumination.

16th December 2003, 13:42	#6
james Forum PFY (Major Dude) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WR3 or NG7 Posts: 6.2+3i Posts: 1,698	you're welcome Download Winamp 5 final now, it's toootally awesome -j He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts: for support, not illumination.

17th December 2003, 19:15	#8
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,588	I'm unfamiliar with the 3rd party-authored plugin you are referring to. Is it this one? If so, and it's not behaving properly in Winamp 5.0 you will have to contact the author of the plugin directly to have him update it. But why even use a 3rd party-authored plugin like that at all in Winamp 5.0, when you have Global Hotkeys already built in? CTRL+P to open Preferences > General Preferences > Global Hotkeys Screenshot... Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

16th December 2003, 13:17	#3
DrakarDeNer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	Does it REALLY allow classic skins or will it "support" them like 3 did?

16th December 2003, 13:35	#5
DrakarDeNer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	ok... cool... I was just a bit weary since the last update was supposed to do the same but didn't Thanks for the support I'll try to DL and install the updated version today some time.

17th December 2003, 18:55	#7
DrakarDeNer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	My only issue is that it starts up and then minimizes with the Reproduction Control plug-in running, but leaves the play list up on the top of the screen. Is there a new version? edit... didn't see that it's on 1.36... I had 1.24 installed. The new version looks like it works.

18th December 2003, 17:35	#9
DrakarDeNer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5	I use it because it automatically starts winamp playing when I open winamp... I used to use the global settings it had, but havn't done that since I got a keyboard that does that for me with media buttons

18th December 2003, 19:09	#11
Waterproof Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere on the mOOn <^-^ Posts: 2	How can I use the Lyrics Show Plugin for Winamp 5? Can anyone tell me how 2 make it work on WA5? I Will be thankfull If anyone tell me the answer

21st January 2004, 18:57	#13
Turambar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2	I want to get LyricsShow to run in Winamp 5. I tried to contact the autor, but the webpage is down and the email is down. I really want this plugin. Isn't there any way to make Winamp 5 to identify as Winamp 2??? If I could do that, I think the plugin would work perfectly. And please don't suggest other plugins to download, I've tried them all, and none works as well as LyricsShow used to work. P.S.: If there is no way to make it work, where can I get Winamp 2.91 again??

21st January 2004, 19:06	#14
james Forum PFY (Major Dude) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WR3 or NG7 Posts: 6.2+3i Posts: 1,698	1) No, sorry, the plugin author has to fix it. 2) STFW!! www.winampheaven.net He uses statistics like a drunk uses lamp-posts: for support, not illumination.

21st January 2004, 19:39	#16
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	It's possible that the plugin might only work in classic skin mode. Switch to any classic skin, close winamp, re-enable/re-install the LyricsShow plugin, then reopen Winamp. If the problem persists, then yes, only the plugin author can fix it... Alas, we no longer support Winamp 2.x, as Winamp 5.01 is the equivalent of the latest version of 2.x, and we've never supported 3rd-party plugins. Playlist -\|- Twitter

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