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Winamp Invites Developers to Shape Its Future

The iconic music player opens its source code to vetted contributors, aiming to evolve while retaining corporate control.

Overview

  • Winamp will release its source code to selected developers under the 'FreeLlama' initiative.
  • The company will still own and manage the official version of the software.
  • A new mobile app is set to launch in July, expanding Winamp's presence beyond desktop.
  • The open-source initiative is not fully open; contributors will be vetted and may face NDAs.
  • Winamp continues to blend nostalgia with new features, targeting both old and new users.