As mentioned in our case study of VideoLAN and it’s application, VLC Media Player, we discussed how it’s features and unconditional codecs made it easier for users to play or stream varied video and audio formats. Today, millions of people around the world are downloading this player onto their computers to play their favorite audio and video files in almost all formats. This media player is packed with numerous functions and features.
This media player is not just for music or videos but it can also play any kind of media files on it. You will never find such flexibility with other types of media players. It is really convenient that you can enjoy the latest technology in media players by using VLC player without paying any charges as it comes totally free. You can get hundreds of skins for this media player on internet that you can use for personalizing it to your liking. Aside from this, VLC player uses just minimal resources on your computer without occupying any excess disk space. You can easily modify your PC into just one application source of entertainment, also with this media player you watch or stream the latest video and audio available in the internet directly. With an easy installation and totally free features and it also applies with all major OS, this is the software that you should immediately download and install.
However, VLC, as with any other software programs, has its own share of drawbacks. We made a research on this based on personal use from us and from other users too who have used it and we found that some of it’s features and functions are in need of improvements that VideoLAN can make or take notice. The following will present our take on the improvements with one of the most widely used media player today. Discussions will also take on the difference between the VLC media player and other existing and popular media players available today.
II. Overview
VLC’s Key and Existing Features
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