Winamp Pro release structure

CraigDDG · 18th December 2003, 20:17

Does anyone agree that a better way of distributing the Pro version of winamp should be thought up. It appears that people are already using cracked versions of the software...

Although after saying that I can't really think of another way of distributing it.

Oh and while I'm on the topic, would there be anything to stop someone creating an mp3 ripper/cd burner plugin and release it for free?

Craig

inthegray · 18th December 2003, 20:19

"Oh and while I'm on the topic, would there be anything to stop someone creating an mp3 ripper/cd burner plugin and release it for free?"

that's what i've been thinking... there's already an ogg ripper plug-in in sawg's stickied thread.

MasterViVi · 18th December 2003, 20:58

OGG's free. MP3's not.

CraigDDG · 18th December 2003, 21:02

I understand that. But I know there are free mp3 encoders out there. Was just interested

WHEREamI · 18th December 2003, 22:46

"free mp3 encoders" isn't the same as mp3 being free. because it's not. One has to pay to use mp3 in their product. It's patented licensed by Thompson. Take your own advice and read the forums. search "mp3 patent."

CraigDDG · 18th December 2003, 23:10

yeh ok fair enough.

but what about the other thing? it seems as if winamp pro has already been cracked all over the net...it seems like such a pain in the arse that people will just grab free copies of the software

OrioN2003 · 19th December 2003, 00:57

sigh.....

why can't people expand on their own thought anymore?

quote...
"yeh ok fair enough.

but what about the other thing? it seems as if winamp pro has already been cracked all over the net...it seems like such a pain in the arse that people will just grab free copies of the software"

Firstly, not everyone uses pirated software.
Secondly, Nulsoft does not have to pay license fees for pirated versions of their software, and which I'll assume they don't worry about.

...sigh

oh, HappY WinteR SolcticE Day, EveryonE

Dipso · 19th December 2003, 02:37

Cracks only work on a per version basis because the alogritm used to generate the key on the nullsoft side is not the same used to verify it in the program it self. Its the same thing that makes encryption work.

A small change every version renders any keygen useless between releases.

Also its not like its the most expensive program out there.

18th December 2003, 20:17	#1
CraigDDG Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UK Posts: 47	Winamp Pro release structure Does anyone agree that a better way of distributing the Pro version of winamp should be thought up. It appears that people are already using cracked versions of the software... Although after saying that I can't really think of another way of distributing it. Oh and while I'm on the topic, would there be anything to stop someone creating an mp3 ripper/cd burner plugin and release it for free? Craig

18th December 2003, 20:19	#2
inthegray Major Dude Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 704	"Oh and while I'm on the topic, would there be anything to stop someone creating an mp3 ripper/cd burner plugin and release it for free?" that's what i've been thinking... there's already an ogg ripper plug-in in sawg's stickied thread. eric is awesome

18th December 2003, 22:46	#5
WHEREamI Major Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wasabidev Posts: 607	"free mp3 encoders" isn't the same as mp3 being free. because it's not. One has to pay to use mp3 in their product. It's patented licensed by Thompson. Take your own advice and read the forums. search "mp3 patent." Wasabidev.org \| Wasabi Wiki \| wasabi.player 499g (patch)

19th December 2003, 00:57	#7
OrioN2003 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 11	DaH II, The sequel sigh..... why can't people expand on their own thought anymore? quote... "yeh ok fair enough. but what about the other thing? it seems as if winamp pro has already been cracked all over the net...it seems like such a pain in the arse that people will just grab free copies of the software" Firstly, not everyone uses pirated software. Secondly, Nulsoft does not have to pay license fees for pirated versions of their software, and which I'll assume they don't worry about. ...sigh oh, HappY WinteR SolcticE Day, EveryonE

19th December 2003, 02:37	#8
Dipso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 383	Cracks only work on a per version basis because the alogritm used to generate the key on the nullsoft side is not the same used to verify it in the program it self. Its the same thing that makes encryption work. A small change every version renders any keygen useless between releases. Also its not like its the most expensive program out there. Phear the headbanging llama!!! http://dipso.deviantart.com <- Art, Graphics, Photography.

18th December 2003, 20:58	#3
MasterViVi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 286	OGG's free. MP3's not.

18th December 2003, 21:02	#4
CraigDDG Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UK Posts: 47	I understand that. But I know there are free mp3 encoders out there. Was just interested

18th December 2003, 23:10	#6
CraigDDG Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UK Posts: 47	yeh ok fair enough. but what about the other thing? it seems as if winamp pro has already been cracked all over the net...it seems like such a pain in the arse that people will just grab free copies of the software

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