Microsoft Dropped Windows Media Player for Mac, and Free Replacement
After Microsoft dropped support for Internet Explorer, Microsoft is now halted support for Windows Media Player for Mac.
Just three days after announcing continued support for the Mac version of Microsoft Office at Macworld Expo, Microsoft officials said Friday that the company has halted development for Windows Media Player for Mac.
Microsoft Public Relations Manager Adam Anderson said in a recent News.com article that the move was a business decision for Microsoft.
“Like any other company, we have business priorities. Our focus really is in delivering the best experience to Windows customers,” Anderson told News.com.
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Fortunately, Flip4Mac has a replacement for Windows Media Player.
Flip4Mac WMV Free Player
Flip4Mac WMV Free Player is a collection of Windows Media Components for QuickTime. After installed, you can play Windows Media Files (.wma and .wmv) in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a web browser. Previously it is fee ware but now the player is FREE!
Download Flip4Mac WMV Free Player
P/S: Microsoft has also created a page for Flip4Mac on Windows Media Player for Mac page.
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