Winamp is going open source, and it feels like the early 2000s again

Winamp, the iconic media player from the early 2000s, is set to go open source on September 24th, 2024. CEO Alexandre Saboundjian announced this move to encourage creativity among users and developers, aiming to rejuvenate the platform amidst stiff competition from giants like Spotify. This shift will allow enthusiasts to modify and enhance Winamp, potentially leading to innovative features and new mobile player developments, while still catering to its long-time Windows users.