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Written by McClatchy-Tribune
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Wednesday, 19 July 2006 |
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THE FINE POINTS
Some details about the beta release of Media Player 11, that point the way to Microsoft’s Media Master plan:
When you’re linked to a broadband Web connection, Media Player opens directly into Windows Media.com. It features top 10 music cuts and such advertising as movie trailers and trendy video sites.
When you install Media Player 11 Beta, it deposits a wealth of stuff that will make it far easier to buy things from Microsoft and its advertisers.
Media Player loads with a catalog from its 2 million-tune music store.
The software displays the list of songs you’re playing in one panel, and near it lists cuts you lack by the same performer, each available for 99 cents a click.
You will be able to launch Media Player on your computer and then use either the computer or the iPod-like player to order a bunch of music moved over your Wi-Fi network into the wireless mobile device.
The music catalog lets the mobile user sit at Starbucks and purchase tunes from the Microsoft-connected store that will come streaming into the earphones or be written to an 8-gig hard drive.
This device will be able to connect with other individuals’ players over a wireless link to swap files and share playlists. The only music Media Player will permit sharing will be tunes acquired from Microsoft’s store, in order to prevent swapping pirated files.
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