# Winamp legacy source code

**URL:** <https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035>\
**Category:** Technieuws\
**Tags:** development, software\
**Created:** [25 september 2024 om 13:30 UTC](https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035 "2024-09-25T13:30:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![bartdeslagmulder](https://computerclub.forum/user_avatar/computerclub.forum/bartdeslagmulder/32/211_2.png) [@bartdeslagmulder](https://computerclub.forum/u/bartdeslagmulder)\
**Post date:** [25 september 2024 om 13:30 UTC](https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035/1 "2024-09-25T13:30:32Z")

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Net een mailtje gekregen van [Winamp](https://winamp.com/) (Belgisch tegenwoordig, HQ in 1070 Anderlecht) dat ze de source code van hun legacy Winamp player publiek maken!

Benieuwd wat dat gaat geven…

> The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived—the Winamp Legacy player source code is officially open!
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> Whether you’re a developer, a tinkerer, or just a retro tech enthusiast, now’s your chance to dive into the classic Winamp you know and love. Explore, modify, and help shape its future.
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> A few important details:  
> The source code is released under a contract that ensures Winamp remains secure and free for all. While no commercial use is allowed, we’ll be releasing two official versions each year to guarantee full security and maintain the product’s open and accessible nature.
> 
> Ready to get started? Click below to access the source code and all the details:

> **[Winamp Legacy Player](https://winamp.com/player/legacy)**
>
> Do you want to be part of the community of developers who improve and maintain the historic Winamp player? Join the team that contributes to future versions of Winamp.

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**Author:** ![OrT](https://computerclub.forum/user_avatar/computerclub.forum/ort/32/45_2.png) [@OrT](https://computerclub.forum/u/OrT)\
**Post date:** [26 september 2024 om 07:27 UTC](https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035/2 "2024-09-26T07:27:45Z")

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Lees ik Computer Clamp? Computer Clinamp? WinClamp?

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**Author:** ![Robin](https://computerclub.forum/user_avatar/computerclub.forum/robin/32/49_2.png) [@Robin](https://computerclub.forum/u/Robin)\
**Post date:** [26 september 2024 om 07:38 UTC](https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035/3 "2024-09-26T07:38:02Z")

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Code publiek beschikbaar maken \<\> open source 😉

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**Author:** ![bartdeslagmulder](https://computerclub.forum/user_avatar/computerclub.forum/bartdeslagmulder/32/211_2.png) [@bartdeslagmulder](https://computerclub.forum/u/bartdeslagmulder)\
**Post date:** [26 september 2024 om 07:52 UTC](https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035/4 "2024-09-26T07:52:17Z")

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Er is blijkbaar veel te doen over de licentie dat ze gebruiken op hun GitHub repo en wat je eigenlijk kan doen met de code. 🙃

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**Author:** ![Diewy](https://computerclub.forum/user_avatar/computerclub.forum/diewy/32/32_2.png) [@Diewy](https://computerclub.forum/u/Diewy)\
**Post date:** [16 oktober 2024 om 21:23 UTC](https://computerclub.forum/t/winamp-legacy-source-code/1035/5 "2024-10-16T21:23:22Z")

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> **[Winamp deletes entire GitHub source code repo after a rocky few weeks](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/winamp-really-whips-open-source-coders-into-frenzy-with-its-source-release/)**
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> Winamp released its source code with a license that drew a lot of attention. That’s when other apps’ code was found inside.