Miro: Freeware Worth Big Bucks

When I found Miro I thought I'd hit gold. This is Freeware??? I still think that. I downloaded it because it would play almost every video format and had already run into my share of non- Freeware answers for non-compatible video extensions. I refuse to put QuickTime on my computer, although Miro plays it.

I soon learned that Miro was much more than a video player - as of today, it has 4583 Channels, all free. And a discriminating search. For example, "tech tips" and "technology tips" will bring up very different listings. I found segments on "Gimp", a freeware Adobe photoshop; ZDNet segments and CNET shows. I don't watch TV at all but I try to get to my technology programs on Miro once a week. You can watch UTube on Miro, too.

Miro has many advanced features: email to a friend, automatic download, automatic removal ( you choose when) - you can see programs in HD, and you can give Channels star ratings, they'll give you recommendations. But watch out for this: Miro can use all your available disk space if you have too many shows or don't tend to housekeeping.

This open video platform is from the non-profit Participatory Culture Foundation (it used to be called the Democracy Player). They have downloads for Mac OS X, Windows and Wountu. Besides a well-rounded player, we have protection of free speech in Miro.

For other articles, see:

Rob Safuto - a video on Miro

Bill Mullins - an article about Miro