Flip4Mac WMV Player 2.1.1.70 is Out--View Windows Media Files

Flip4Mac WMV Player is a collection of QuickTime components that allow you to play, import, and export Windows Media video and audio files on your Mac using your favorite QuickTime-based applications. The latest version 2.1.1.70 is available for download via MacUpdate.com.

What's new in version 2.1.1.70:

  • Added support for reclaiming file types assumed by other applications.
  • Added support for Windows Media 9 Advanced playback.
  • Improved ASX handling.
  • Improved support for MPEG 4 playback.
  • Resolved some issues related to 2-pass VBR encoding.
  • Resolved manual activation issue.
  • Resolved Helix streaming server playback issue.
  • Resolved Save as and Save As QuickTime Movie issue on OS 10.3.9/QT 7.1.2 systems.
  • Resolved potential for crash when playing back files that have been deliberately modified/damaged.
  • Improved support for installation using Apple Remote Desktop.

We downloaded and installed v2.1.1.70 in place of v2.1.0.33 with no problems. [Bill Fox]

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