How to Download Winamp for Mac

Winamp is a popular media player enjoyed by users of both PCs and Macs. While there is no official Winamp download for Macs, you still may be able to get Winamp working on your computer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Verify that your Mac is a PowerPC and that it runs OS X 10.4 or earlier versions. Get a Winamp-friendly environment by running the Classic mode of OS X 10.0 to 10.4. If you happen to have a Mac with OS 8.5 to 9.2.2, simply boot the system to start.

2. Find and download a version of Winamp that will run on Windows. Visit the Winamp official website or another download site (see Resources below).

3. Run a virus and spyware sweep on your computer. If the downloaded file contains malicious code, these types of programs will find it. Discard the item immediately if the results point to a potential threat.

4. Unstuff the zip file using a file expander.

5. Install the program on your computer. Customize and make modifications during the installation process if necessary.

6. Use Winamp. Fill your playlist with your favorite songs. Add songs located on your computer. To use Shoutcast, open music URLs from the file menu.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not run Winamp on Intel Macs or Macs that run OS X 10.5 or higher.
• Because Winamp will be running on an operating system that it wasn't designed for, features may be limited. You may need to start the application every time you want to use it, you may not be able to change themes and you will not be able to play CDs, import songs from CDs or play MP4 files.

Resources

• Winamp for Mac beta
• Winamp official website