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Windows enthusiast and journalist Paul Thurrott has just posted some new information concerning Windows Media Player 11. Microsoft intends to release WMP11 (Codename: Polaris) as an XP compatible version of the Windows Longhorn media player.

Microsoft's original plans for Windows Media Player (WMP) 11-- formerly code-named Aurora--were fairly low-key, with just a few minor new features. That's all changed: Microsoft has canceled Aurora, and the company is moving the Longhorn media player to XP. Now code-named Polaris, WMP 11 will be a major release. There's just one problem: Instead of shipping in November, as per the original plan, WMP 11 will now ship in a public beta during that month, coinciding with Longhorn Beta 2. The final release is roughly scheduled for early 2006.

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Is there a need to "codename: everything, whats it ment to do, make them feel more superior?

And knowing MS "the final release is roughly scheduled for early 2006" that won't be happening. probly late 2006 early 2007. But all in all mp10 wasnt to bad.

Codename : Polaris

Codename : Longhorn

My Project  = Codename : Waiting for too long for longhorn
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Bah, i currently use wmp10, but i'm thinking of changing to winamp again..

i still use wmp9 ...

hmm well im fine with 10 at the moment so im glad they are making 11 a big release.

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Originally posted by uberdosis
Is there a need to "codename: everything, whats it ment to do, make them feel more superior?

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It's for organisation mainly, also in business it's easier to keep developing teams into coded groups rather than give them long titles.

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Originally posted by mad_onion
hmm well im fine with 10 at the moment so im glad they are making 11 a big release.

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Tbh, it's hard to think how much more you can add to a media player. I don't know what new features are being added though, they say it's going to be some pretty decent stuff though, I don't think we'll be disappointed. Hopefully they'll fix those dodgy interlacing problems when you're watching some DVDs...

well does WMP have support for HD-DVD and blu-ray disks i guess it does but mabye that is something that can be improved

PS: does anyone know how to make the status indicator in my sig stop being unknown and change to online and offline please?

year 2006..long way to go but still i bet it will be awesome..

im currently using WMP 10 and im happy with it

plays everything nicely

i personally use wmp 10 onl for vids.. i use InterVideo for DVDs and Itunes for music.. i still think a good wmp 11 couldnt hurt! ill b waiting