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Winamp Finally Comes to Mac, Bringing Easy Android Music Syncing

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Winamp by Nullsoft, now owned by AOL, was a major media player back in the MP3 sharing heyday -- and is still the preferred media player for a large number of Windows users.

Last week, the Winamp team launched Winamp for Mac Sync Beta, the first Winamp application for the Mac. Winamp was rumored to be coming to Mac as far back as 2001, but the software was never released.

The main focus of the release is wireless and wired sync of music for Android phones and their Winamp for Android app. Winamp for Mac also happens to import and automatically syncs playlists from iTunes and acts as a basic music player, but many other features are presently absent. Nullsoft, however, reports that many more features are coming soon and promises a "new long-term commitment to the Mac OS platform."

Winamp for Mac Sync Beta is a free download directly from Winamp's website.

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190 months ago
It really whips the llama's ass!
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190 months ago
My 90's self rejoices. :D
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190 months ago
Soon, Netscape will be back as well!
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190 months ago
Welcome to 1998.
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190 months ago
I used to love Winamp when i used Windows. Glad to see it here, especially for Android Mac folks
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190 months ago
Epic. :D
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