Archived from ListenSmart.com, July 4, 2003. Historical; not current advice. Software, prices and links are as they were then.
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UNIX & Linux Players
XMMS Unix/Linux Homepage |
Xmms (formerly X11Amp) is an extremely powerful graphical MP3 player for the Unix/ Linux systems. With an interface that is almost identical to the Winamp MP3 player for Windows, Xmms is both well designed and eye-catching. It boasts all of the necessary features such as a playlist editor, equalizer, window shade mode, and skin/ plug-in support. Overall, the Xmms is an excellent program and is a quality choice for an MP3 player.
FreeAmp Unix/Linux Homepage | Download
Developed by a conglomerate of programmers, FreeAmp is a simple mp3 player with satisfying sound and a basic interface. It supports streaming MP3s as well as all MPEG-encoded files (MP2s, MP3s, etc.). One handy feature is its ability to save streams locally to your computer for offline listening. Additionally, FreeAmp's compatibility with the Diamond Rio portable player allows you to transfer playlists between hardware devices. And yes, just as the name implies, it is a free MP3 player.
TK3PLAY Unix/Linux Homepage | Download
Tk3play is another very capable MP3 player for Linux. Modeled after the Windows program WinPlay3, it is simplistic but functional. Its playlist editor and easy to use panels make the tk3play usable for even the most inexperienced users. Overall, Tk3play is not up to the standard of the Xmms, but it is a fully functional player and its memory requirements are minimal.
Additional Note: Running Tk3play requires that you have the Tcl and Tk libraries installed on your machine.