MusicMatch, Inc., inventor of the world's first all-in-one digital music jukebox, has unveiled its third jukebox software program for the popular Linux computing platform - MusicMatch(r) Jukebox for Linux 1.0.

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With the Beta release of MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux, MusicMatch is now the first and only company to offer music fans on Windows, Macintosh and Linux a complete personal music system for playing, recording organizing and discovering all of their favorite music in one easy-to-use program. MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux is now available to Beta testers for free download at www.musicmatch.com.

With MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux, music fans can easily...

• Play and organize digital music collections - play CDs, MP3s and WAV files and organize digital music in a powerful Music Library; tag tracks with multimedia information such as album art, artist bios and liner notes.
• Create high-quality MP3s - move existing CDs, cassette tapes and vinyl collections to the desktop using Fraunhofer's MP3 encoding technology.
• Record custom mix CDs - move custom playlists to the car, stereo or portable CD players with an integrated two-step CD burner.
• Personalize the music experience - create custom playlists to suit tastes or mood, receive custom music recommendations while listening; change the look and feel of the interface with a broad selection of custom themes and visualizations.
• Get more than just music - obtain album, artist and track information from Gracenote (formerly CDDB) online when recording CDs; discover new music and old favorites with the integrated Music Guide, and access thousands of free downloadable tracks from major-label and indie recording artists.

MusicMatch teamed up with leading Linux software developer CodeWeavers to bring MusicMatch Jukebox to the Linux platform. To create MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux, MusicMatch and CodeWeavers utilized WINE software, which enables Windows software to efficiently cross platforms and create a powerful software product with enhanced core functionality. With WINE, MusicMatch was able to significantly reduce the amount of development time needed to deliver the full power of MusicMatch Jukebox to the Linux community. And, WINE makes it easier for the Linux and Windows versions of MusicMatch Jukebox to evolve in sync.

MusicMatch and CodeWeavers also made a number of significant contributions to the WINE open-source code for other developers to take advantage of, including improved CD management, browser functionality, windows management, undecorated windows and MCI components.

Linux Beta Testers
MusicMatch welcomes the Linux community to test the new MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux 1.0 Beta as the software is finalized for consumers. Beta testers who provide feedback on the new version will automatically be entered to win a $500 digital media kit, including a CD-RW drive, a selection of music CDs and a free lifetime upgrade to MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux Plus. MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux Beta testers can download the software and learn more about the Beta testing program at www.musicmatch.com.

System Requirements and Availability
MusicMatch Jukebox for Linux 1.0 requires a Pentium Class 166 MHz processor or better, 32 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive space, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, 4x CD-ROM drive, mouse, keyboard, SoundBlaster compatible soundcard, speakers/headphones, CD Writer (for creating CDs). Software requirements are Linux kernel 2.2.x or later, Netscape Navigator 1.1 or later.

 

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