BUt where da hell Winamp 4 is?? the MaTriX has us all!!! - Page 2

Mr Jones · 18th October 2003, 13:18

Quote:

Originally posted by BigL
so why realeasing different versions at the same time?
why not finishing one project then continue with the other?
just like the in movies industry...(i.e. Robocop 1 then 2 then 3 then
4...exepct the matrix trilogy...well you know what i mean....)

Good analogy, you mean like Star Wars Episode 1&2 that came after 4,5 & 6 ?

Anyone tell me what the next word shall be?

mikm · 18th October 2003, 13:18

Because Winamp 2 and Winamp3 are NOT different versions. They are different products all together. As I said before, Winamp 5 will not support Wasabi (initially) and some people like the Winamp3 interface better (different preference setup and shit).

dlinkwit27 · 18th October 2003, 14:34

So with the release of 5, I am assuming that that will mean the end of development for WA2, meaning that 2.91 is going to be the final official release of v2?

DJ Egg · 18th October 2003, 14:58

Yes and no

Winamp 5 is the direct upgrade from Winamp 2.9x
ie. Winamp 2.x development continues as Winamp 5

BigL · 18th October 2003, 15:21

so here comes again the big missing part...why Winamp 2.x development continues as Winamp 5 and not as 4,if winamp3 is stand-alone product
that isn't gonna be v3.x...v3.99...v4.0 and so on...
is there any official websites of W4 and W5?

CraigF · 18th October 2003, 16:27

god is it really that hard.

winamp 5 is a DIRECT UPGRADE to winamp 2. winamp 2 is now dead. 2.91 is the last in the 2.x series.

1.x -> 2.x -> 5.x

not too hard to remember, its WINAMP x.x

now, we take a look at winamp3. incase you didnt notice, its not called WINAMP 3.0 its called Winamp3, is that the same title? nope.

thus, if you read back to my original post, you will see, winamp3 is the direction things would hopefully head towards, but due to it being a much bigger project than originally intended, winamp 5.0 buys time, while at the same time kicking some asshole.

NJK · 18th October 2003, 16:31

easy- windows media player went from 7.1 to 9

nullsoft just wants to do things better than microsoft-

so from winamp 2 on to winamp 5

btw winamp is better than windowsmediaplayer

Vie · 18th October 2003, 16:34

Quote:

Originally posted by spaceplayradio
btw winamp is better than windowsmediaplayer

That gose without saying.

Bob the Tomato · 18th October 2003, 16:56

Answer: Download and install Winamp 5, and then rename the folder and exe to Winamp 4. Voila! There's your Winamp 4!

mikm · 18th October 2003, 17:04

lol.
If you are really pissed about it, use a reshacker to change the version number as well.

apollos · 18th October 2003, 17:07

I just see it as, Winamp 5 will succeed where Winamp3 failed. I'm really looking forward to the final release.

This new list of good shit to be added is enough to make you want to cum

dlinkwit27 · 18th October 2003, 17:24

Quote:

Originally posted by DJ Egg
Yes and no
Winamp 5 is the direct upgrade from Winamp 2.9x
ie. Winamp 2.x development continues as Winamp 5

gotcha. and craig, do you need a hug?

BigL · 18th October 2003, 17:28

i just downloaded W5,lots of bugs ,but looking good though...
it's just like W2 ,only with W3's skins capability and new design\interface..
no new options or something like that...
i'm gonna stick to 2.91 'till W5 will get decent version to d\l
or 'till i get a better machine to make it work smoothly.

mikm · 18th October 2003, 17:31

EXACTLY.
it IS wa2 with freeform/modern skin support, cd encoding, and cd burning.

dlinkwit27 · 18th October 2003, 17:36

Quote:

Originally posted by BigL
i just downloaded W5,lots of bugs ,but looking good though...
it's just like W2 ,only with W3's skins capability and new design\interface..

say it with me now. BETA! there ya go! once more. beta! yippie!

DJ Egg · 18th October 2003, 17:55

Quote:

Originally posted by BigL
...no new options or something like that...

Are you sure about that?

In addition to freeform skin support and cd ripping/burning,
have you found these new features/options yet?

Dir monitoring to auto update the library
Playlist window -> load playlist from library
Advanced Title Formatting
Auto minibrowser (ml -> now playing) pop-up blocker
smooth window resizing for classic skinned windows

Look in "About box -> version history" for heaps more.

ShyShy · 18th October 2003, 22:39

Quote:

Originally posted by Vie
Winamp 5: Winamp 2 with eye candy, its the unholy child of winamp 2 and 3. Looks good, but I'll wait untill the bugs go before leaving 2.

I'm with Vie on this one. Like I said earlier, y'all are my guinea pigs

ryan · 18th October 2003, 23:17

It anyone read my post, the version number already is 4.90

dlinkwit27 · 19th October 2003, 06:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Sawg
That isn't a feature list for Winamp5, it is a Wishlist. I cannot guarantee if any more of it will be added. But I can guarantee I will annoy the developers on a regular basis with the list.

you misspelled "fonts" in the ML section

(yes people, i read the whole damn thing.

)

Helkite · 19th October 2003, 07:39

I thought 2.81 was the last of the 2 series. Anything after 2.81 contained elements of Winamp3, and was already becoming WA5. Thus, 2.81 is the true final 2.xx series, no?

Bilbo Baggins · 19th October 2003, 20:34

I thought you were on holiday?

CamD · 19th October 2003, 21:01

i say winamp3 should have already been 2.x with better plug-ins, full compatibility, etc. alot less confusing

. then we would continue on with 4, 5, etc. in the future.

maybe the next release of 3 could have been dramitically changed to be this, but then they released winamp 5

and if winamp3 is a diferent product name then shouldn't it be winamp + winamp3 = winamp/3, winamp(3), or something? (or just make winamp3 2.x with cool plug-ins and free-form skins, etc.)

Mike H. · 19th October 2003, 23:16

It's just like when Microsoft released Office 95. Before that, each product had a different number (Word 6, Excel 5, PowerPoint 4, Access 2, and Schedule+ 1.) When 95 came out, all the numbers changed to 7.

18th October 2003, 13:18	#2
mikm Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,286	Because Winamp 2 and Winamp3 are NOT different versions. They are different products all together. As I said before, Winamp 5 will not support Wasabi (initially) and some people like the Winamp3 interface better (different preference setup and shit). powered by C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

18th October 2003, 14:34	#3
dlinkwit27 has no CT (Forum King) Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 13,236	So with the release of 5, I am assuming that that will mean the end of development for WA2, meaning that 2.91 is going to be the final official release of v2? ::Deviant Me::Last.fm::WhatPulse Stats::Folding @ Home

18th October 2003, 14:58	#4
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	Yes and no Winamp 5 is the direct upgrade from Winamp 2.9x ie. Winamp 2.x development continues as Winamp 5 Playlist -\|- Twitter

18th October 2003, 16:31	#7
NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	easy- windows media player went from 7.1 to 9 nullsoft just wants to do things better than microsoft- so from winamp 2 on to winamp 5 btw winamp is better than windowsmediaplayer Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

18th October 2003, 17:04	#10
mikm Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,286	lol. If you are really pissed about it, use a reshacker to change the version number as well. powered by C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

18th October 2003, 15:21	#5
BigL Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NCC 1701-D USS Enterprise Posts: 10	so here comes again the big missing part...why Winamp 2.x development continues as Winamp 5 and not as 4,if winamp3 is stand-alone product that isn't gonna be v3.x...v3.99...v4.0 and so on... is there any official websites of W4 and W5?

18th October 2003, 16:27	#6
CraigF Passionately Apathetic Administrator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hell Posts: 5,435	god is it really that hard. winamp 5 is a DIRECT UPGRADE to winamp 2. winamp 2 is now dead. 2.91 is the last in the 2.x series. 1.x -> 2.x -> 5.x not too hard to remember, its WINAMP x.x now, we take a look at winamp3. incase you didnt notice, its not called WINAMP 3.0 its called Winamp3, is that the same title? nope. thus, if you read back to my original post, you will see, winamp3 is the direction things would hopefully head towards, but due to it being a much bigger project than originally intended, winamp 5.0 buys time, while at the same time kicking some asshole.

18th October 2003, 16:56	#9
Bob the Tomato Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 258	Answer: Download and install Winamp 5, and then rename the folder and exe to Winamp 4. Voila! There's your Winamp 4!

18th October 2003, 17:07	#11
apollos Forum King Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canterbury & Plymouth Posts: 4,176	I just see it as, Winamp 5 will succeed where Winamp3 failed. I'm really looking forward to the final release. This new list of good shit to be added is enough to make you want to cum

18th October 2003, 17:28	#13
BigL Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NCC 1701-D USS Enterprise Posts: 10	i just downloaded W5,lots of bugs ,but looking good though... it's just like W2 ,only with W3's skins capability and new design\interface.. no new options or something like that... i'm gonna stick to 2.91 'till W5 will get decent version to d\l or 'till i get a better machine to make it work smoothly.

18th October 2003, 17:31	#14
mikm Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,286	EXACTLY. it IS wa2 with freeform/modern skin support, cd encoding, and cd burning. powered by C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

18th October 2003, 23:17	#18
ryan not fucked, not quite. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Missouri via Tennessee Posts: 8,813	It anyone read my post, the version number already is 4.90

19th October 2003, 07:39	#20
Helkite Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 133	I thought 2.81 was the last of the 2 series. Anything after 2.81 contained elements of Winamp3, and was already becoming WA5. Thus, 2.81 is the true final 2.xx series, no?

19th October 2003, 20:34	#21
Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,228	I thought you were on holiday?

19th October 2003, 21:01	#22
CamD Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 17	i say winamp3 should have already been 2.x with better plug-ins, full compatibility, etc. alot less confusing. then we would continue on with 4, 5, etc. in the future. maybe the next release of 3 could have been dramitically changed to be this, but then they released winamp 5 and if winamp3 is a diferent product name then shouldn't it be winamp + winamp3 = winamp/3, winamp(3), or something? (or just make winamp3 2.x with cool plug-ins and free-form skins, etc.)

19th October 2003, 23:16	#23
Mike H. Forum Esperantist (Major Dude) Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,135	It's just like when Microsoft released Office 95. Before that, each product had a different number (Word 6, Excel 5, PowerPoint 4, Access 2, and Schedule+ 1.) When 95 came out, all the numbers changed to 7.

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