CBS.MarketWatch.com – Frank Barnako
07/17/2000
Microsoft (MSFT: news. msgs) said Monday its final version of Windows Media Player 7, to be released at midnight, Pacific time, will include software from Adaptec (ADPT: news, msgs) to support creating custom CDs. The software also offers a built-in media guide. CD copying, a radio tuner, and support for play on portable devices. Users of Windows 98 and 2000 can use the software, downloading it at http://windowsmedia.com/. Content providers such as Capitol Records and Rollingstone.com are offering new digital music, movies and videos optimized for the player. Microsoft is also paying Sightsound.com to deliver copies of its 32-minute feature movie, “Quantum Project,” starring John Cleese. Scott Sander, president and CEO of Sightsound.com said, “Offering ‘Quantum Project’ with the release of Windows Media Player 7, shows off the incredible sound and picture quality of Windows Media and the convenience of Internet movie distribution.”