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See more: Ubuntu now in the Windows Store: Updates to Linux on Windows 10 and Important Tips - Scott HanselmanOk, now this is where and why it gets interesting.
Soon (later this month I'm told) we will be able to have n number of native Linux distros on our Windows 10 machines at one time. You can install as many as you like from the store. No VMs, just fast Linux...on Windows!
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I think the previous versions were some other technology, not the new Linux Subsystem.
I don't get it.
All it does is allow you to run terminal commands, but not Ubuntu OS? or do you use terminal to download and install?
It is supported by Canonical, and Canonical has nothing to do with Media Center, it's not like microsoft is
hijacking resources to support ubuntu shell instead of media center, i think it has more to do with Azure cloud service running on Canonical server or something like that (just a guess)
Many IT pros and geeks will use it I would imagine. Other Linux flavors to come they say.
Like any company, if a product is a looser they will drop it. I'm thinking most people only used WMP for playing movie disks rather than streaming services. Yes, it was nice to use as a home center, but MS was attempting to break into a highly competitive entertainment market, which I would guess failed with WMP.
Anywho, it's been replaced with Movies & TV Store app. Much better app IMO. Check it out.
Like any company, if a product is a looser they will drop it. I'm thinking most people only used WMP for playing movie disks rather than streaming services. Yes, it was nice to use as a home center, but MS was attempting to break into a highly competitive entertainment market, which I would guess failed with WMP.
That app doesn't support VOB formats, typical DVDs. It also doesn't support LiveTV. Media Center is the only software that suppoorts DRM channels.
I think WMC biggest problem was that it was years ahead of it's time (like 10 or more). People didn't understand it. You needed TV tuners and there were none available for cablecards until just a few years back.