Winamp
![Winamp goes open source Winamp goes open source](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-screenshot.png)
Legendary music player Winamp is about to change its philosophy dramatically, as the software is switching to an open-source model in fall 2024.
![Tiny player that changed the entire world: Winamp is now 25 years old Tiny player that changed the entire world: Winamp is now 25 years old](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-screenshot.png)
Legendary MP3 player Winamp turned 25 years in April, 2022.
![20 years ago: Sonique vs Winamp - the era of Windows software appearance customizations 20 years ago: Sonique vs Winamp - the era of Windows software appearance customizations](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/afterdawn-1999-partial-screenshot.png)
Time to look back at the tech news from July, 1999 when Winamp and Sonique were fighting for the MP3 player dominance.
![Winamp v5.8 released - first update in 5 years! Winamp v5.8 released - first update in 5 years!](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-logo.png)
Winamp has gone through several ownership changes ever since AOL gave up hopes with the legendary music player and the program has been on permanent ......
![AOL completes sale of Winamp, Shoutcast AOL completes sale of Winamp, Shoutcast](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/logo_radionomy.png)
Earlier this week, AOL completed the sale of Winamp and Shoutcast, ending a month-long search for a new owner after the company had announced it was going to shutdown the popular media player and radio service.
![Spotify releases 'Spotiamp,' a new lightweight client honoring Winamp Spotify releases 'Spotiamp,' a new lightweight client honoring Winamp](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Spotiamp.png)
Even though Winamp's supposed shut down date of December 20th has come and gone and the software is still available, streaming giant Spotify has released a tribute to the media player, a new client dubbed Spotiamp.
![Winamp, Shoutcast live to fight another day Winamp, Shoutcast live to fight another day](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-alive.png)
AOL, which announced last month to significant outcry that media player Winamp and its companion Shoutcast radio service would be shutting down forever, appears to have saved the companies.
![Petition to turn Winamp into open-source software hits 25,000 signatures Petition to turn Winamp into open-source software hits 25,000 signatures](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-alive.png)
Despite rumors that Microsoft may come to save the day, one fan took matters into his own hands, starting a petition on Change.org the day of the announcement begging AOL to make the software open-source rather than shutting it down for good.
![Will Microsoft ride in as white knight to save Winamp from its imminent demise? Will Microsoft ride in as white knight to save Winamp from its imminent demise?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp_dead_01_2013.png)
The outpour of support for the software was great, and a petition on Change.org reached nearly 6000 signatures overnight to save the media player or at least make it open source.
![Sad news: Winamp closing down shop forever on December 20th Sad news: Winamp closing down shop forever on December 20th](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-logo.png)
After 15 years, the end of an era is here. Media player Winamp will shut down for good on December 20th.
![Winamp finally makes it to Mac, in early Sync Beta Winamp finally makes it to Mac, in early Sync Beta](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp-mac-beta.png)
Winamp, made popular in the late 90s as a light media player with a heavy feature set, has finally made its way over to Macs.
The Winamp ......
![Winamp launches Android app Winamp launches Android app](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/winamp_android_resized.png)
Winamp has introduced a beta version of their Winamp for Android app this week, giving Android 2.1 (and higher) users a powerful music management ......