Tons of New Additions in Windows Media Player 11 Beta 2

There will be home networks galore when Windows Vista comes out, and we’re lucky enough to get a taste of this with the second beta of Windows Media Player 11.

This latest version of WMP 11 is set to work with other products aside from Vista, as it will allow for streaming content to the XBox 360, the upcoming Zune mp3 player, and assorted digital media receivers. 

Not surprisingly, Microsoft is also bringing WMP 11 to work with their own music store, Urge, which is going to be a direct competitor to the popular iTunes. You may not like the monopoly about it, but the set-up looks like a strong Microsoft retaliation to the strength of Apple.

Of course, Version 11 has the same functionality as its predecessor, which offered CD and DVD burning and ripping as well as music library management. Just remember that you’ll need to pick up Service Pack 2 before you can use it, ok?

There will be home networks galore when Windows Vista comes out, and we’re lucky enough to get a taste of this with the second beta of Windows Media Player 11.

This latest version of WMP 11 is set to work with other products aside from Vista, as it will allow for streaming content to the XBox 360, the upcoming Zune mp3 player, and assorted digital media receivers. 

Not surprisingly, Microsoft is also bringing WMP 11 to work with their own music store, Urge, which is going to be a direct competitor to the popular iTunes. You may not like the monopoly about it, but the set-up looks like a strong Microsoft retaliation to the strength of Apple.

Of course, Version 11 has the same functionality as its predecessor, which offered CD and DVD burning and ripping as well as music library management. Just remember that you’ll need to pick up Service Pack 2 before you can use it, ok?