http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-8-s-Media-Center-Pack-to-Cost-9-99-286189.shtml
Windows 8’s Media Center Pack to Cost €9.99
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[and I use VLC] it free and better.
http://portableapps.com/apps/music_video/vlc_portable
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols.
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Windows 8
Windows 8, the next-generation operating system from Microsoft, is nearing its official release on October 26th, and some more info on the features that users would be able to purchase for it has started to emerge.
One of the capabilities that Windows 8 will lack by default will be the Windows Media Center, which has been an integral part of previous platform releases.
According to Microsoft, the move was determined by its intent to keep costs of the platform down, and to have the retail flavor of the platform available at attractive prices.
However, users will be able to grab the Media Center should they want to do so, but it will be available as a separate downloadable package.
While no official info on the price of the download was provided, the guys over at WindowsBlogItalia claim that it would cost €9.99.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-9-Already-in-the-Pipeline-at-Microsoft-286130.shtml
Windows 9 Already in the Pipeline at Microsoft