Monday, 28 February 2011

No Front Row in Lion?


Despite my comment yesterday about full-screen applications in Lion, Front Row will apparently not be featuring in the next-gen operating system at all.


Front Row has been part of Macs since 2005, but since then with the launch of Apple TV, Airplay and more on-demand services, interest in the full screen viewing application has dwindled. Macs have not shipped with Apple IR Remotes for quite some time.


Not to mention, as an official Apple application, it does not support all file types and codecs, whereas simple third-party applications like VLC player are continuously growing in popularity.


I for one do not use the program, it is a nice addition, but I shall not miss it.


If you DO use it, I'd like to know your thoughts on this.


Thanks to Apple Insider for the info.
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27 comments:

  1. Alphabeta28 February 2011 at 12:54

    I'd never heard of Front Row so I for one definitely won't miss it.

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  2. Stef Pelgrims28 February 2011 at 16:58

    looks good!

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  3. GodsSin.blogspot.com28 February 2011 at 19:01

    Yeah Front Row is pretty pointless ... It's just a pretty interface that offers nothing different from the main desktop. It actually just limits what you can do. So it makes sense they would get rid of it.

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  4. D22 Zone28 February 2011 at 21:00

    Looks excellent! Thanks for sharing and recent support!

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  5. Zakk28 February 2011 at 21:36

    I love your blog, I'm totally following!

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  6. Alejandro Tlaie Boria28 February 2011 at 22:26

    Mmm, really useful... as always!

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  7. remocon1 March 2011 at 02:48

    its kind of pointless i dont really like apple

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  8. Joe Somebody1 March 2011 at 02:55

    apple conference in july could change things.

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  9. Romulo1 March 2011 at 02:58

    following =D

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  10. SKS FKF1 March 2011 at 02:58

    Do you know if they'll still be including the apple remote by default? I loved that little thing when I had my old macbook.

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  11. metaphysicalfarms1 March 2011 at 03:05

    I never really used front row... but I'm sure it sucks for those that did.

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  12. RootYourDroid.net1 March 2011 at 03:07

    i figured theyd get rid of it sooner or later

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  13. Generic1 March 2011 at 03:08

    thanks for the useful tips!

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  14. Something Concupiscible1 March 2011 at 03:10

    I won't miss it.

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  15. Colin1 March 2011 at 03:12

    I've never used it to be honest with you, so I won't miss it.

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  16. GFTM1 March 2011 at 03:20

    wouldnt miss it!

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  17. Anonfourtwenty1 March 2011 at 03:20

    I have never used front row so I don't think it will be missed.

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  18. Adventure Person1 March 2011 at 03:23

    I've never been a fan of Front Row, as VLC supports much more.

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  19. friction1 March 2011 at 03:38

    I will not miss it either

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  20. jedi1681 March 2011 at 03:43

    Hm. never heard of it. keep me posted man

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  21. THEFROG1 March 2011 at 03:56

    i tried it on my mac. basicly like windows media center... pointless

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  22. skyman61 March 2011 at 03:56

    im very dissapointed front row will be removed

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  23. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 04:01

    I use VLC, I find it to be able to support everything. But very informative, will follow!

    http://phi-and-sci.blogspot.com/

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  24. Rarglol1 March 2011 at 04:18

    I never heard of front row either. I definitely won't miss it.

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  25. Football Maniac1 March 2011 at 14:10

    VLC 4 the win. Been using it for years and it has never dissapointed me in terms of reliability and compatibility.

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  26. Giulzz1 March 2011 at 18:19

    I have little understanding of the MAC OSX to be honest with you, however I enjoy reading your posts and they are very informative! Thanks.

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  27. jrock13 March 2011 at 15:35

    keep up the good info my friend. this was interesting to read, thank you

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