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def: The most important program that runs on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers

Operating systems provide a software platform on top of which other programs, called application programs, can run. The application programs must be written to run on top of a particular operating system. Your choice of operating system, therefore, determines to a great extent the applications you can run. The most popular operating systems are Windows, Unix, Macintosh, Amiga and Linux but there are many more.

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MP3 MADNESS has hit this month. Below are the latest versions of all the most popular players, rippers, converters and MP3 finders available anywhere.

MusicMatch Jukebox

MusicMatch Jukebox software is an all-in-one jukebox that delivers a personalized, interactive music experience, giving music fans quick access to music they want. MusicMatch Radio introduces a blend of cutting-edge personalization technology and traditional broadcast radio programming techniques that let music lovers play, record, organize, and discover music in a multimedia-rich listening environment. Get music recommendations based on listeners' individual tastes and build extensive collections of CD-quality digital music downloaded from the Internet and recorded from personal CDs, vinyl, or cassettes.

Version: 6.0b
File Name: MUSICMAT.EXE
File Size: 8.6MB
Licence: Shareware
Homepage: http://www.musicmatch.com/


Napster

Napster is a completely new way of thinking about music online. Imagine...an application that takes the hassle out of searching for MP3's. No more broken links, no more slow downloads, and no more busy, disorganized FTP sites. With Napster you can locate and download your favorite music in MP3 format--all from one convenient, easy-to-use interface.

Unlike traditional search engines, or MP3 Web sites, Napster virtually guarantees you'll find the music you want, when you want it. It works by making the libraries of other MP3 listeners accessible to you directly, only listing those files available right now. Some other features include chat, MP3 player and a Hotlist which lets you keep track of your favorite MP3 libraries for later browsing.

Version: 2.0b7
File Name: NAPSTER.EXE
File Size: 1.65MB
Licence: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.napster.com/


Real Player Basic 7 [inc. Real JukeBox]

RealJukebox turns your PC into the best way to listen to music. You can use it to play, record, manage and add to your digital music collection. With the easy-to-use RealJukebox you can: Record your entire CD collection on your PC, using RealAudio or MP3; Download music from the Web; Easily organize thousands of songs in your custom music library ; Play whatever you want, whenever you want, in whatever order you want.

Version 7 boasts faster and higher quality media experiences, media caching, an improved startup time, decreased CPU utilization, and improved MP3 performance with support for variable bit rates and streamed MP3 content..

Minimum Requirements:
90MHz Intel¨ Pentium¨ processor or equivalent, 16MB of RAM, 14.4KBps modem (audio only); 28.8Kpbs modem (video), 16-bit sound card and speakers, 65,000-color video display card (video), Windows 95 operating system, Internet connection and web browser.!

Version: 7.0 final
File Name: REALPLAY.EXE
File Size: 8.1MB
Licence: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.real.com


Sonique

Sonique is an audio player capable of handling MP3 files, Microsoft Windows Media files, audio CDs, and more. It features a dynamic, windowless interface (see screen shot), complete with fully animated menu systems. Additional features include a full-featured playlist editor; a variety of unique output visualization modes; plug-ins; a robust control set featuring pitch, jog, and shuttle; support for skins; a balance and amplification adjustment; and a 20-band equalizer with spline-based level adjustment. Sonique supports many audio formats, including WMA, MPEG, MP2, MP3, WAV, MOD, XM, IT, S3M, and CD audio.

Version 1.808 boasts improved MP3 playback, bug fixes, and built-in support for the new Ogg Vorbis audio file format.

Version: 1.808
File Name: SONIQUE.EXE
File Size: 2.3MB
Licence: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.sonique.com


Scour Exchange

Scour Exchange (SX) allows users to search for, download, and share digital entertainment files, including MP3s, video, images, photographs, and more. This version features a powerful and extensive search utility and a digital media library that allows you to share files with other users that have similar interests. This version now has an integrated hot list, a new transfer code for more reliable transfers, a new searchable media library, a ping counter, and has updated the instant-messaging feature.

This release features Automatic File Resume, which will attempt to always finish a transfer, even if it is interrupted in progress. There is better firewall support to allow users behind transparent cache proxies to connect. There is also an improved context for right-click menus, and lots of bug fixes.

System Requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000, 16MB RAM, 3MB disk space.

Version: 3.0b5
File Name: SCOUR.EXE
File Size: 1.5MB
Licence: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.scour.com


WinAmp

Undisputably the most popular MP3 player for Windows. Winamp plays MPEG Layer 2 (MP2) and Layer 3 (MP3) audio streams, and combines extensive functionality with an intuitive interface. It has a full-featured playlist editor and a ten-band graphic equalizer with user-definable presets that can automatically load specific files. It also features Windows Media Technology 4.0 input/output support and the industry-standard Fraunhofer MP3 decoder. This download no longer includes VIS/DSP plug-ins; you can download them separately here. Version 2.65 brings improved MP3 HTTP streaming, fixes to the ex-M3U bug/security hole, and other minor fixes.

Version: 2.65
File Name: WINAMP.EXE
File Size: 2.1MB
Licence: Freeware
Homepage: http://www.winamp.com/


 


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