First impression of WA3

rouben · 14th November 2001, 18:09

Hello!

Just downloaded WA3 (beta 1; love build #448), and my first impression is: it's slow. Slower than Winamp 2.x.

I have a suspicion the slowness is caused because you're using your own UI implementation on top of Windows' GUI (your stuff on top of an already bad thing... hmmmm...). Netscape 6.x has the same slowness problem. Since you're sticking with Windoze (i.e. you don't have Winamp for other OSs), I suggest using Windoze's API for GUIs. Most ppl's boxes already have enough weight to drag around just by running Windoze, and you're adding to that. Don't go head over hills on the GUI, concentrate on the main function of the program: audio playback.

Oh, yeah, and what's up with the new playlist format? I tried my existing PLS files, but they worked only with files located on my HD, did *not* work with the files on my CD-Rs. Stop reinventing the bicycle, guys. PLS and M3U is just fine by me.

Oh, and one more thing: please don't turn Winamp into a multi-purpose blender, food processor and stapler. Let it be what it is: a great audio player. If people want databases of their files, ShoutCast browsers, e.t.c., allow them to download them as plug-ins.

My overall opinion: so far I would NOT recommend upgrading to 3.x, but then I've ony seen the early beta, so time will tell...

The only thing I liked so far is the new default skin.

Ice · 14th November 2001, 21:49

Quote:

Originally posted by rouben
Oh, and one more thing: please don't turn Winamp into a multi-purpose blender, food processor and stapler. Let it be what it is: a great audio player. If people want databases of their files, ShoutCast browsers, e.t.c., allow them to download them as plug-ins.

that IS an option. winamp 3 is modular, and if you only want the player and the playlist, that is an option.

[ExecuteR] · 15th November 2001, 10:47

Yes beta3 is too

slow and more complex than 2x.Skin technology is better

than 2x.But ý think there is so much things which is unnecessary.

KJ · 17th November 2001, 13:30

Come on you must be crazy! WA3 runs even faster than WA2x on my WinXP Pro and I love ALL the new great and silly stuff. I love u Nullboys!

Neko · 17th November 2001, 16:08

shaaadap!, winamp 3.0 is slower because its not finnished, nuff said

nfinitefx_ · 17th November 2001, 16:11

you couldn't say it any better.
If your so dipleased with the speed and way it functions no one is holding a gun to your head to make you keep it on your machine.
<stop here, smile at Justin>

thepyr0x · 17th November 2001, 17:02

The WA3 beta was released so people could start working on plugins and skins for WA3. If you think it's too slow, too big, etc etc etc then go back to WA2 cuz WA3 is not finished yet. 'nuff said

14th November 2001, 18:09	#1
rouben Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 2	First impression of WA3 Hello! Just downloaded WA3 (beta 1; love build #448), and my first impression is: it's slow. Slower than Winamp 2.x. I have a suspicion the slowness is caused because you're using your own UI implementation on top of Windows' GUI (your stuff on top of an already bad thing... hmmmm...). Netscape 6.x has the same slowness problem. Since you're sticking with Windoze (i.e. you don't have Winamp for other OSs), I suggest using Windoze's API for GUIs. Most ppl's boxes already have enough weight to drag around just by running Windoze, and you're adding to that. Don't go head over hills on the GUI, concentrate on the main function of the program: audio playback. Oh, yeah, and what's up with the new playlist format? I tried my existing PLS files, but they worked only with files located on my HD, did not work with the files on my CD-Rs. Stop reinventing the bicycle, guys. PLS and M3U is just fine by me. Oh, and one more thing: please don't turn Winamp into a multi-purpose blender, food processor and stapler. Let it be what it is: a great audio player. If people want databases of their files, ShoutCast browsers, e.t.c., allow them to download them as plug-ins. My overall opinion: so far I would NOT recommend upgrading to 3.x, but then I've ony seen the early beta, so time will tell... The only thing I liked so far is the new default skin.

15th November 2001, 10:47	#3
[ExecuteR] Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 9	Too Slow... Yes beta3 is too slow and more complex than 2x.Skin technology is better than 2x.But ý think there is so much things which is unnecessary.

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17th November 2001, 13:30	#4
KJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Barcelona, Catalonia Posts: 241	Come on you must be crazy! WA3 runs even faster than WA2x on my WinXP Pro and I love ALL the new great and silly stuff. I love u Nullboys!

17th November 2001, 16:08	#5
Neko Major Dude Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mice!? Posts: 1,200	shaaadap!, winamp 3.0 is slower because its not finnished, nuff said

17th November 2001, 16:11	#6
nfinitefx_ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OH Posts: 210	you couldn't say it any better. If your so dipleased with the speed and way it functions no one is holding a gun to your head to make you keep it on your machine. <stop here, smile at Justin>

17th November 2001, 17:02	#7
thepyr0x Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: At my house in a city in Canada Posts: 1,336	The WA3 beta was released so people could start working on plugins and skins for WA3. If you think it's too slow, too big, etc etc etc then go back to WA2 cuz WA3 is not finished yet. 'nuff said