Here is some more information on Windows media player 9. The whole article can be seen on CNET.
…When the user minimizes the program to the Windows Task Bar, a mini-player control appears on the task bar for listening to digital media, adjusting sound or accessing other commonly used features. Windows Media Player 9 comes with about 20 “skins” for changing the look of the player, and more are available if Microsoft’s Windows XP Plus pack is installed on the system.
…Like its predecessor, Windows Media Player 9 offers only limited support for MP3 files, unless the user pays for an add-in product. The media program will play MP3s but won’t rip files in the format without extra-cost, third-party components. But Microsoft has beefed up support for Windows Media Audio (WMA) files. Computer users can rip songs in standard WMA format, WMA variable rate and WMA Professional.
…The Video Acceleration Settings control adds a new option for video smoothing. The new player now plays video CDs. Microsoft also has beefed up DVD audio, with settings supporting Home Theater speaker systems using Dolby Audio. But like its predecessor, the new player requires a third-party DVD decoder for viewing of DVD movies. Microsoft has no plans to provide one, the company said last month.
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