VLC drops back up for Windows XP and Vista

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VLC is among the all-time media players for Windows. That media player celebrated reaching the three billion download marker at CES 2019 in January. Now VLC's developers have provided further details for the upcoming VLC 4.0 version at FOSDEM 2019. There they confirmed that VLC 4.0 volition not support the XP and Vista platforms.

VLC no longer supports one-time OS versions

The VLC programmer Mr. Kempf provided the presentation in which he went through the highlights of VLC 3.0 and VLC iv.0's new features. At the end of the presentation, he announced that VLC is dropping support for Windows XP and Vista.

In addition, he confirmed that VLC is ditching support for MacOS platforms x.7 to ten.10, iOS vii & 8, and Android platforms that predate iv.2.

The about exciting thing about VLC iv.0, nonetheless, is perhaps its revamped UI design. Although a great media player, VLC iii.0'south UI is somewhat bones compared with alternative video thespian software.

However, VLC 4 will include transparency effects and flatter button icons that give the software a more than modern await and feel.

A media library, in which users can navigate through media files, is another thing VLC 3.0 and other versions lacked. However, Mr. Kempf'south presentation included screenshots of a new media library for VLC iv.0.

The media library screenshot below was one shown at the presentation. For the first time, VLC will enable users to browse through and index music albums and videos.

VLC 3.0 lacks the virtual reality and 3D support that the likes of PowerDVD boasts. However, Mr. Kempf confirmed that VLC 4.0 will support virtual reality for Vive, Oculus, Windows Mixed Reality, and PlayStation VR headsets. VLC iv will also support NVIDIA and HDMI 3D videos.

In addition, Mr. Kempf'south presentation mentioned a new internal clock for VLC 4.0. The new clock volition ensure that VLC 4.0 has better frame accuracy and media synchronization than previous versions.

At CES 2019, Mr. Kempf also said that his team intended to add AirPlay support to VLC iv.0. AirPlay is an Apple protocol that enables users to stream video, music, and photos from iOS devices. However, Mr. Kempf's presentation did not provide any details for VLC 4.0 AirPlay support.

VLC users will no doubt welcome the UI changes and inclusion of a media library. The media library is certainly a somewhat overdue addition to the media histrion. However, XP and Vista users will need to upgrade to more contempo platforms to run the latest VLC.

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