Windows Media Player goes golden, release “imminent”

MacMinute has learned that Microsoft is readying for release the final version of Windows Media Player for Mac OS X. Sources confirm the Carbonized product has gone ‘Golden Master’ with version 7.1.01.0261 and that, except for an Aqua look-and-feel, no significant new features are included over its Classic counterpart. Microsoft announced back in July that it was working on a Mac OS X version of the product, but wouldn’t speculate when it would be released. Sources believe the new Media Player could be announced within the next few weeks.