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Parole is a contemporary and straightforward media player developed using the GStreamer framework, specifically tailored for seamless integration with the Xfce desktop environment. This player supports various forms of media playback, including local files, DVDs/CDs, and live streaming. Furthermore, Parole can be enhanced with additional features through its plugin architecture, with detailed guidelines available in the Plugins API documentation along with practical examples in the plugins directory. Designed with an emphasis on user-friendliness, performance, and efficient resource consumption, Parole allows users to enjoy local media files, complete with subtitle support for videos, as well as audio CDs, DVDs, and live content. As an entirely free application, Parole is available for anyone to use, share, or modify in accordance with the GNU General Public License. For its standard operations, the GStreamer Base plugins are essential, while the GStreamer Good plugins offer a collection of high-quality add-ons available under the LGPL license, enhancing Parole's capabilities even further. This makes Parole an excellent choice for users seeking a versatile and lightweight media player experience.

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foobar2000 is a sophisticated free audio player designed for the Windows operating system. It supports a wide array of audio formats such as MP3, MP4, AAC, CD Audio, WMA, Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, Musepack, Speex, AU, SND, and others through the use of additional components. Users can enjoy gapless playback alongside a user interface that can be easily tailored to their preferences. The player boasts advanced tagging features and enables users to rip audio CDs and transcode various supported formats via its converter component. It includes full ReplayGain support and allows for customizable keyboard shortcuts to enhance user experience. The open architecture of the component system encourages third-party developers to add new functionality to the player. Users can also personalize the appearance with skin files, with basic black and white themes provided with the application. Furthermore, it supports playback and downloading of music from UPnP media servers, features automatic adjustments for playback volume, and has enabled decoding of Opus audio contained in MP4 files. Additionally, it offers a range of advanced options, supplemented by an accessible help button for user convenience. With its extensive capabilities, foobar2000 caters to both casual listeners and serious audiophiles alike.

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

XFCE

Founded

2003

Website

docs.xfce.org/apps/parole/start

Vendor Details

Company Name

foobar2000

Country

United States

Website

www.foobar2000.org

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