1997 founded Hollow
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Winamp
lights on, nobody home
29 years 121 days and counting
Justin Frankel, 1997. Still up as a brand. The era is down.
Why it 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.
Times it almost ended
- AOL, then radio, then a shutdown, then a reboot. The llama has died on a schedule.
What would finish it
- The current owners giving up on the reboot. The mp3 file still plays somewhere else.
Questions
Is Winamp still up?
Yes, with a Hollow verdict: lights on, nobody home. Founded 1997.
How long has Winamp been around?
Winamp has been up since 1997-04-21.
Why did Winamp survive?
It really does whip the llama's ass, as a memory. Revivals keep trying to monetize the memory.
Could Winamp still die?
The current owners giving up on the reboot. The mp3 file still plays somewhere else.