Comments on: Music and browsing take flight in Songbird

Music and browsing mashup Songbird has kicked the remnants of its shell to the curb, and the program's main emphasis as a music browser couldn't be more clear.

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by bensobel December 2, 2008 7:31 PM PST: Why does a nice open source program has to copy the interface from iTunes? The developers should really use their creativity and create software which can stand on their own.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Jim Harmon December 2, 2008 10:11 PM PST: Hey, I got an idea: As long as unrelated programs are being bundled together, why not include such things as DVD authoring and a solitaire game in it?

If I want to browse the web, I run a web browser. When I want to listen to music, I run a music player. If I want them to be easily accesible, I put them in the Quick Launch bar.

Bottom line: This program is a solution looking for a non-existent problem.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Melvin_01 December 3, 2008 3:46 AM PST: I've been using Songbird since version .3 or .5, I can't remember the exact version but it was an alpha version and I loved it since then. I have a lot of faith on this product and I know it will be the Firefox of media players someday.; Like this Reply to this comment


by srosenblatt December 3, 2008 10:38 AM PST: One thing I forgot to add in the post: there are very few viable alternative music players for Mac, and even fewer cross-platform ones. I would definitely consider Songbird to be a reasonable choice if you wanted to ditch iTunes on the Mac, although iPhone and iPod Touch syncing has left beta yet. http://wiki.songbirdnest.com/Docs/Device_Support; Like this Reply to this comment


by iamdday December 3, 2008 1:52 PM PST: Actually, Songbird does have Firefox's 'Awesome bar'... code wise... it just doesn't have the two line interface and bold matching UI like Firefox.; Like this Reply to this comment


by actingmark December 3, 2008 10:04 PM PST: Why has the download.com newsletter stopped offering a link to "What's New" and "What's Most Popular" in Windows software? It is now only MAC software. I suspect we Windows users will soon unsubscribe.; Like this Reply to this comment


by gafhptva December 5, 2008 2:03 AM PST: It would take too long to respond to most of the ignorance, half-truths, and fallacies above. People love to talk about what they think and don't know for sure. They either won't use a great and improving product which is fine by me. Or will either climb on board later when they 'get it' or don't know as much as they think they know and like hearing themselves speak. In any case, 'legit' or not, I'm actually glad they don't see the need for it or find it useless, far too imperfect or unnecessary. I wouldn't want them clogging up the channels of communication elsewhere for the users that are in for a treat. Please bash more loudly. I doubt you will remotely slow this one down. I give you credit for trying. When it's said and done you'll be feel that you were in the movie, "The Birds". Heck let me join in facetiously. Whatever you do people do not use this software, it is absolutely useless and terrible. I can't even keep a straight face while trying to lie. Next, of that lot your turn again.; Like this Reply to this comment


by troutsoup December 6, 2008 12:10 PM PST: well the browser integration works out pretty well as last.fm is tied in, so you can get info on bands. plus search for more music. i like the integration of the 2 so far.; Like this Reply to this comment