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Old 08-17-2012, 09:21 PM   #1
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Before I ask, this isnt a question about syncing a Zune in Ubuntu. I already know it's pretty much not possible.
Anyway, I've grown attached to the Zune Software's GUI, and I was wondering if there was any media player/library that looked similar to Zune (similar i.e. using the Metro UI look). Has anyone run into any notable media players that match this?



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Actually their should be a program in the software center or, whatever it is called, (I haven't been on Ubuntu in years) named Wine it might be Darwine, I'm not sure. It allows for .exe files to be use in Unix. So technically you should be able to install the Zune Software. Or if installation doesn't work, then make a portable version of the software on a windows computer and then copy the files over. Wine/Darwine should be able to execute it. However I know not of an application that looks like the Zune software. I hope this helps.



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Old 08-17-2012, 10:47 PM   #3
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I've tried running Zune in Wine countless times without avail. Sadly, it's one of those programs Wine can't run.



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Indeed. Your best bet would be to find a skin for Winamp, which probably can't get you the same layout, but should at least be possible to get a similar asthetic.



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I'm just going to learn Python and build my own (with a little help from one of my friends), but Clementine filled the gap for the time being.



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