Winamp Launches Creator Service Program To Help Musicians Monetize Their Work: A new venture from the long-standing media company.

Winamp is the music software that just won't die, apparently. Pitchfork notes that the developers recently released the classic MP3 program's first update (5.9 RC1 Build 9999) in four years.

Winamp, the popular '90s media player, is officially back after four years of development - download the new update here.

One of Winamp's strongest features is that it includes a plugin system allowing third-party developers to extend or modify the program's functionality.

In response, a group of developers has launched a "Save Winamp" campaign aimed at convincing AOL to release the program's source code.

Winamp is now much more than a music player, Llama Group says, as the program embodies a unique digital culture, aesthetic, and well-known user experience.

The division was formed earlier this year through the combination of Spinner and Nullsoft, a software firm AOL acquired last year largely for the rights to its popular media player program Winamp.