MoviePlayer: Availability (5/96)

Is MoviePlayer 2.x considered to be public domain software and can it be
distributed freely, or is there a purchasing option for this software component?
A beta version of MoviePlayer 2.0 was first made available on the QuickTime 2.0 Software Developer's Kit which is available from the Apple Programmers & Developers Association (APDA). The first public release of the new MoviePlayer software was on the Power Macintosh 7500 and 8500 computers.

You can get MoviePlayer 2.0 by purchasing one of the new Power Macintosh 7500 or 8500 computers, or the QuickTime Developer Kit from APDA. MoviePlayer 2.1 is available as a software update from online services Apple publishes software updates on.


The Tech Info Library article titled "Locating Vendor Information" can help you search for a particular vendor's address and phone number.

These articles can help you locate the software update mentioned here:

Ñ "Where To Find Apple Software Updates" - Lists online services for free Apple software updates.

Ñ "Obtaining Apple Product Support in the USA" - Lists 800 numbers and online services for software updates, Apple support information, and a subset of the Apple Tech Info Library.


Article Change History:
23 May 1996 - Updated for technical accuracy.
22 Sep 1995 - Added information on obtaining MoviePlayer 2.1.
15 Aug 1995 - Added information on MoviePlayer 2.0 availability.



Published Date: Feb 19, 2012