For those of you confused about the recent launch of the Fluendo Media Center, and how it oddly resembles Moovida, here’s the low down:
Fluendo Media Center, which was recently released by fellow company Fluendo, is a proprietary version of Moovida 1.0, including codec pack and DVD player. You can purchase it for €39.99 from Fluendo’s website. This is a great option for those looking for software support for their Media Center (it includes one year of bug fixes and software updates) and a powerful DVD Player complete with support for menus, multi angle and Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo. However, because it’s proprietary, plugin integration is a tad limited.
Fluendo Media Center is not a replacement of Moovida, but rather an alternative solution for those who want a Media Center with the proprietary features mentioned above. If you think the price tag is a little steep for your needs, hold on for the next Moovida release, which will still be free and partially open, and with more eye candy.
Stay tuned…
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