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Spotify vs Winamp

Winamp started first, in 1997, 9 years before Spotify.

Spotify 20y 147d since 2006 · Standing Winamp 29y 149d since 1997 · Hollow started first

Why Spotify lasted

  • It won the 'all the music in a rectangle' war against piracy and then against the stores.
  • Playlists as social objects. Discover Weekly as a habit.

Why Winamp lasted

  • It really does whip the llama's ass, as a memory. Revivals keep trying to monetize the memory.
  • Skins taught a generation that software could look like a car stereo.

Questions

Which is older, Spotify or Winamp?

Winamp started first, in 1997, 9 years before Spotify.

How long has Winamp been running?

Winamp has been up 29 years 149 days, since 1997-04-21.

How long has Spotify been running?

Spotify has been up 20 years 147 days, since 2006-04-23.

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