Radionomy.com buys winamp.com!

Bryon Stout · 31st December 2013, 21:50

Nameservers were just updated.

MrSinatra · 31st December 2013, 22:40

http://www.radionomy.com/en#!/en/static/aboutus

any idea what this means for winamp? think its shoutcast only?

lazvon · 31st December 2013, 23:04

But the ownership still says AOL, Inc. Hmmmm.

Registrant Name: AOL Inc.
Registrant Organization: AOL Inc.

djpete · 1st January 2014, 01:03

looks seriously real. Maybe an announcement today as it's a new year. Perfect timing.?

More about the company
http://translate.google.com.au/trans...80%26bih%3D908

twaddle · 1st January 2014, 15:37

Why wouldn't they want Shoutcast?

http://www.pixeldynamo.com/news/soft...ght-radionomy/

old and quite mad · 1st January 2014, 17:23

Cross posted at the other board:

http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/01/aol...tor-radionomy/

Techcrunch says it's a go for both WinAmp and ShoutCast, deal closed by Friday.

Agorima · 1st January 2014, 18:58

It's pretty much clear that they are interested in Shoutcast.

But Winamp will stay alive?

Bryon Stout · 1st January 2014, 22:32

Aww yea. techcrunch!

MarkRH · 2nd January 2014, 01:44

Hmmm.. never heard of Radionomy until now.

peppert · 2nd January 2014, 03:01

h0 h0 h0.

Jay · 2nd January 2014, 03:27

So, let me put my crystal ball in front and just say.

SHOUTcast server? Has a pretty questionable future. Radionomy is basically a radio station aggregate service. It needs the broadcasters tied in closely and I don't know how a seperate server makes that easy.

Winamp? Maybe nostalgia will be enough for them to keep some part of it going. I definitely think they would want to keep the apps that have been built for SHOUTcast.

iomegajaz · 2nd January 2014, 04:08

I wonder if they'll let our powers-that-be (Craig, Egg, Daz) retake the reins of the forums. Here's hoping...

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Originally Posted by Bryon Stout

Aww yea. techcrunch!

Yer famous.

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Originally Posted by TechCrunch

The Radionomy connection was first noticed by a couple of people, including one Bryon Stout on the Winamp forums

iomegajaz · 2nd January 2014, 04:17

I found this URL somehow... Wonder when it'll stop working. http://wamp-forums-dtc-a.evip.aol.com

RetroDigital · 2nd January 2014, 05:24

Well this is good news I hope... Even nullsoft.com changed over to new name servers... I just hope this is a good thing for winamp as well. Not justo shoutcast. It could mostly be to just bring the 50000 or some shoutcast stations over to boost their existing business. Which still leaves winamp in limbo for the most part. But hoping for the best.

evil_pro · 2nd January 2014, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroDigital

Well this is good news I hope... Even nullsoft.com changed over to new name servers... I just hope this is a good thing for winamp as well. Not justo shoutcast. It could mostly be to just bring the 50000 or some shoutcast stations over to boost their existing business. Which still leaves winamp in limbo for the most part. But hoping for the best.

I didn't even notice that the Nullsoft nameservers were changed as well. So they bought Nullsoft and not only Winamp/SHOUTcast?

Jay · 2nd January 2014, 15:33

For all practical purposes Nullsoft is Winamp/SHOUTcast. These 2 properties were their most valuable assets. I doubt AOL has much interest in an empty website with abandoned school/personal projects from 10 years ago.

Dr.Flay · 3rd January 2014, 02:31

As long as Winamp will play the stations in their current catalogue, there is no problem.
Imagine seeing an extra section in the media library next to the shoutcast, or all in 1.

It should not matter what network or format the audio is in.
If Winamp gets a Radionomy plugin, then Radionomy get a huge boost in user-base.

PulseDriver · 4th January 2014, 02:29

You're forgetting Mr. Jones

zackbuffo · 14th January 2014, 15:09

Now the official statement seems to be out. Direct link is not accessible atm, but I found it on a few different news sites:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...240077661.html

over_stener · 14th January 2014, 20:50

Now i hope that this dosent mean that winamp is gonna get bloated like Itunes is. I want my winamp as it is with my Shoutcast. I fine that they want to take it into the future. But when i install a new version i want to be able to de select all the stuff i dont want. so i can keep it clean an good like i do now

TimbreWolf · 22nd January 2014, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by zackbuffo

Now the official statement seems to be out. Direct link is not accessible atm, but I found it on a few different news sites:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...240077661.html

That link now appears to be dead. Here's the Radionomy press release:

http://marketing.radionomy.com/PR2014/01/EN160114.html

P.S. Also; http://www.radionomygroup.com/en/Home/News

joebloggscity · 23rd January 2014, 11:21

This is great news, just hope that we can all build on what is by far the best music software freely available to all.

My thx to radionomy.com for the takeover.

31st December 2013, 21:50	#1
Bryon Stout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 377	Radionomy.com buys winamp.com! Nameservers were just updated.

31st December 2013, 22:40	#2
MrSinatra Forum King Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WKPS, State College Posts: 5,886	http://www.radionomy.com/en#!/en/static/aboutus any idea what this means for winamp? think its shoutcast only? PENN STATE Radio or http://www.LION-Radio.org/ -- BUG #1 = Winamp skips short tracks Wish #1 = Multiple Column Sorting Wish #2 = Add TCMP/Compilation editing

1st January 2014, 01:03	#4
djpete Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 940	looks seriously real. Maybe an announcement today as it's a new year. Perfect timing.? More about the company http://translate.google.com.au/trans...80%26bih%3D908 Cheers, Pete Anything & Everything Winamp - All In One Place... Winamp Enthusiasts Group

1st January 2014, 17:23	#6
old and quite mad Major Dude Join Date: May 2000 Location: The PLANET Pluto Posts: 788	Cross posted at the other board: http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/01/aol...tor-radionomy/ Techcrunch says it's a go for both WinAmp and ShoutCast, deal closed by Friday. The search for the ultimate signature continues apace. I have journeyed from the peaks of Nepal to the depths of oceanic trenches. I have crossed deserts, jungles, swamps, savannas, steppes and frozen wastelands. I have consulted with seers, swamis, sages, scholars and savants. The peregrination proceeds purposefully.

2nd January 2014, 01:44	#9
MarkRH Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 526	Hmmm.. never heard of Radionomy until now. Mark H. System Information \| Old Winamp Info \| WACUP Info Older MIDI input plugin that supports auto loading SoundFonts

31st December 2013, 23:04	#3
lazvon Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 31	But the ownership still says AOL, Inc. Hmmmm. Registrant Name: AOL Inc. Registrant Organization: AOL Inc.

1st January 2014, 15:37	#5
twaddle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1	Why wouldn't they want Shoutcast? http://www.pixeldynamo.com/news/soft...ght-radionomy/

1st January 2014, 18:58	#7
Agorima Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 14	It's pretty much clear that they are interested in Shoutcast. But Winamp will stay alive?

1st January 2014, 22:32	#8
Bryon Stout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 377	Aww yea. techcrunch!

2nd January 2014, 03:01	#10
peppert UID 0 Join Date: May 2000 Location: a tent outside forums.winamp.com Posts: 231	h0 h0 h0.

2nd January 2014, 03:27	#11
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,941	So, let me put my crystal ball in front and just say. SHOUTcast server? Has a pretty questionable future. Radionomy is basically a radio station aggregate service. It needs the broadcasters tied in closely and I don't know how a seperate server makes that easy. Winamp? Maybe nostalgia will be enough for them to keep some part of it going. I definitely think they would want to keep the apps that have been built for SHOUTcast. -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

2nd January 2014, 04:17	#13
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,318	I found this URL somehow... Wonder when it'll stop working. http://wamp-forums-dtc-a.evip.aol.com "My heart hates uggos." –J.D.

2nd January 2014, 05:24	#14
RetroDigital Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 4	Well this is good news I hope... Even nullsoft.com changed over to new name servers... I just hope this is a good thing for winamp as well. Not justo shoutcast. It could mostly be to just bring the 50000 or some shoutcast stations over to boost their existing business. Which still leaves winamp in limbo for the most part. But hoping for the best.

2nd January 2014, 15:33	#16
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,941	For all practical purposes Nullsoft is Winamp/SHOUTcast. These 2 properties were their most valuable assets. I doubt AOL has much interest in an empty website with abandoned school/personal projects from 10 years ago. -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

3rd January 2014, 02:31	#17
Dr.Flay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cornwall Posts: 199	As long as Winamp will play the stations in their current catalogue, there is no problem. Imagine seeing an extra section in the media library next to the shoutcast, or all in 1. It should not matter what network or format the audio is in. If Winamp gets a Radionomy plugin, then Radionomy get a huge boost in user-base.

4th January 2014, 02:29	#18
PulseDriver w3 addict (Major Dude) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 1,806	You're forgetting Mr. Jones 09 F9 11 01 9D 74 E8 5B D8 41 56 C3 63 56 81 C0

14th January 2014, 15:09	#19
zackbuffo Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany (Old Europe) Posts: 99	Now the official statement seems to be out. Direct link is not accessible atm, but I found it on a few different news sites: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...240077661.html

14th January 2014, 20:50	#20
over_stener Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12	Now i hope that this dosent mean that winamp is gonna get bloated like Itunes is. I want my winamp as it is with my Shoutcast. I fine that they want to take it into the future. But when i install a new version i want to be able to de select all the stuff i dont want. so i can keep it clean an good like i do now

23rd January 2014, 11:21	#22
joebloggscity Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 152	This is great news, just hope that we can all build on what is by far the best music software freely available to all. My thx to radionomy.com for the takeover.

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