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A year before the launch of Windows 8, then-Windows boss Steven Sinofsky justified the decision to leave out Media Center by citing economics and low usage. Today, usage of Windows Media Center is “infinitesimal,” as measured by Microsoft’s automatic telemetry.
Why did Microsoft discontinue Windows Media Center?
Discontinuation. During the 2015 Build developers’ conference, a Microsoft executive confirmed that Media Center, with its TV receiver and PVR functionality, would not be updated for or included with Windows 10, thus the product would be discontinued.
What is the best replacement for Windows Media Center?
The 5 Best Alternatives to Windows Media Center
- Kodi. Download Now. Kodi was first developed for Microsoft Xbox and even named XBMC. …
- PLEX. Download Now. Plex is another excellent choice to bring together all your favorite media content into a single beautiful interface for easy access. …
- MediaPortal 2. Download Now. …
- Emby. Download Now. …
- Universal Media Server. Download Now.
10 мар. 2019 г.
