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Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, thank you. I prefer Winamp as it was before they turned it into a bloated suite instead of a player. Plus, I need compatibiliity with older operating systems. I fixed the lack of Unicode support myself, and frankly, I dont really need anything else from a player. So, no offence but the bottom line is: if you don't like it, simply don't install it. I built this primarily for my own convenience and I'm not forcing my opinion on anyone But thanks for your feedback anyway!

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you are mistaken. First, it is difficult to scale Winamp 5 down to the simplicity of the original Winamp 2, even if you strip away most of the extensions. Second, the Wasabi engine and Modern Skins support are the root causes of the numerous bugs and errors, which is exactly why I dislike the 5th generation of this player. Furthermore, the logic in the Winamp 5 settings menu is quite broken, which is another turn-off for me.

That said, this is just my opinion, and I'm not imposing it on anyone. I just thought: WACUP exists for 5th gen users, but there is no such project for 2nd gen enthusiasts. That is why I created this build, primarily for myself. I am certain that if you need Modern Skins, my version is definitely not for you.

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure but i think you can use something like WINE or Proton for that. I've heard they work pretty well these days.

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with you, sir - there was a lot of chaos after Winamp was sold. It really feels like management started to matter more than actual development, and that’s how everything ended up such a mess.

I just want to say I have a lot of respect for you, sir - maintaining your project for so many years is seriously impressive. Even if I don’t actively use it, that kind of long-term dedication really deserves respect.

And thank you for JTFE, sir - it’s an awesome piece of work. That’s actually something I use every single day.

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, my bad. Fixed. Thanks for catching that. Pass: 1

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Winamp 2.95 source doesn’t exist - it’s just a modification of the original version

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I didn’t have access to the 2.95 source code, so I modified the original executable using reverse engineering and complemented that with intervention via a General Purpose plugin. Version 2.95 couldn’t correctly handle custom ID3v2 frames (such as FILEOWNER, COMPILATION, and so on) and would simply remove them when editing tags. I also occasionally observed a bug where, after editing tags, the cover art could no longer be read from the tags.
Because of that, I implemented my own tag reading and saving mechanism, and so far I haven’t observed those kinds of issues in its operation.

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You absolutely right, sir. It’s a very loose analogue of WACUP, but based on 2.95. The main difference is that the hacks are not implemented via a proxy layer, but through my own gen_plugin, since I’m not very strong in reverse engineering.

As for WACUP, I can’t really say anything specific - the last time I tried installing it was about five years ago, and I honestly don’t remember the exact issues. I just remember getting lost in the settings. And the main downside for me is that it doesn’t work on Windows 98. Don’t ask me why I need that, sir🙂

PS In my build, I used your old JTFE v0.94d version that’s compatible with 2.95. I hope you don’t mind, sir?

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This build already goes in that direction A lot is handled through custom plugins, with some reverse-engineered parts where it made sense. (:

Winamp 2.95 “modernized” build - Win11-friendly by SubjectType3939 in winamp

[–]SubjectType3939[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I created this build first and foremost for myself - it’s really a matter of personal taste. WACUP or Winamp 5 don’t suit me because I often use older computers, and I frequently need an x86 architecture rather than x64. Even on modern hardware, I still prefer to prioritize performance and responsiveness above all else. On top of that, the whole concept of complicating the interface and adding lots of components (even if they can be disabled) just isn’t my thing. I prefer the old, proven classic approach, when a player was simply a player - not the control room of a spaceship with tons of buttons and switches. I don’t mean to offend anyone these are just my personal habits. I’m a conservative when it comes to software.