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What is WACUP?

WACUP aims to encapsulate the charm of your beloved legacy media players while bringing them into the contemporary landscape. Often referred to as "wakeup," "wac-up," or however you prefer, this cutting-edge media player represents my vision for an optimal playback experience and ensures compatibility with plugins from popular media players you already love. My goal is to implement bug fixes, improve current features, and unveil exciting new functionalities, ultimately striving to establish WACUP as a highly adaptable standalone media player. With a strong plugin architecture at its core, WACUP provides users with the ability to effortlessly tailor their experience to match personal tastes. Once it moves past its preview stage, I plan to release an SDK that will empower developers to craft new plugins that can enhance the player even further. Additionally, WACUP will be available for free download and usage, guaranteeing accessibility for every user. By joining the WACUP beta testing program, you can significantly contribute to the software’s refinement, preparing it for a larger audience while playing a role in its developmental journey. This collaborative initiative will not only improve the player itself but will also cultivate a thriving community of dedicated enthusiasts who share a passion for media playback innovation. Ultimately, the success of WACUP hinges on the contributions and feedback from its users, paving the way for a truly remarkable media experience.

What is Parole?

Parole is a modern and user-friendly media player built on the GStreamer framework, specifically designed for optimal compatibility with the Xfce desktop environment. It facilitates playback of a wide range of media formats, including local files, DVDs/CDs, and live streams. Additionally, Parole's functionality can be expanded through its plugin system, with comprehensive instructions found in the Plugins API documentation alongside practical examples in the plugins directory. Prioritizing ease of use, performance, and minimal resource consumption, Parole enables users to enjoy their local media files, offering subtitle support for videos and compatibility with audio CDs, DVDs, and live broadcasts. The application is completely free to use, distribute, and modify under the GNU General Public License. Essential for its core functions are the GStreamer Base plugins, while the GStreamer Good plugins provide a selection of high-quality enhancements available under the LGPL license, further augmenting Parole's features. With its combination of versatility and efficiency, Parole stands out as an excellent option for users in search of a lightweight media player solution. Moreover, its continuous development and community support ensure that users can expect ongoing improvements and new features over time.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Winamp

Integrations Supported

Winamp

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

WACUP

Company Location

United States

Company Website

getwacup.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

XFCE

Date Founded

2003

Company Website

docs.xfce.org/apps/parole/start

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