Winamp Offered to Microsoft

Will be shut down shortly after it was announced, Microsoft reportedly shoved Winamp. If an agreement is formed, it is not impossible that the music player can continue to survive.

As is known, AOL plans to end the trip Winamp after 15 years of flying. Starting December 20, 2013, the 1990 popular music player until the 2000s it was scheduled to be turned off.

However, shortly after the news was announced, AOL Winamp as the owner is reportedly wooing Microsoft wants to buy a license for the music player, including internet service inside the Shoutcast radio.

No more details on this deal. Did not know what to do with Microsoft to Winamp if indeed their official later acquisition. Both Microsoft and AOL as Techcrunch, Friday (11/22/2013).

Winamp own reasons closure plan is still a puzzle. There's no official reason presented AOL. But most likely, a media player that was released on 21 April 1997 it had to admit defeat in competition with competitors. Just look at the popularity iTunes is now reaching a number of platforms.

Nullsoft Winamp maker itself that the value of AOL has purchased more than 80 million in stock in June 1999 ago. They had released a version of Android and the Mac. Still, the number of fans is not as much as the Windows version.

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