Jukebox Software
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Jukebox software is designed to allow your PC to act and appear as a jukebox. Much like game emulators, there is a GUI to enhance this effect. Jukeboxes often require you to rip your music from CD's to your PC.
Software is available for several different operating systems and may or may not be freeware. Often, if the software is freeware, a donation link is present on the homepage of the software to allow you to show your appreciation for the developer's efforts in creating software that frequently rivals and/or bests commercial software!
Jukebox software may also be "skinnable", meaning the appearance of the software may be changed by the end-user based on their preferences. This may take the form of preset skins within the software, or the ability to develop and share skins with other end-users.
Lastly, touchscreens may be utilized if the software supports it, and can be used to eliminate the need for buttons or a keyboard/mouse combination altogether.
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Arcade Jukebox 8
Created by Mark J. Schwartz, this software runs on Windows-based PC's, and is a singles-based software. Quite possibly, this may be the jukebox software that started it all. Different "skins" can be utilized, although creation of new skins by the end-user may or may not be allowed at this time. Freeware
Homepage:
http://www.arcadejukebox.net
Arcade Music Box 2
By Space Fractal. Requires Windows; Designed for MAME cabinets running MAMEWah. Supports vertical monitor orientations. Has a sort of HTPC look to the interface. Will run in low resolutions with appropriate skins. Freeware with a donation (€15) link available.
Homepage:
http://www.arcademusicbox.com
Freebox
By Barry Barcrest. Requires Windows; A skinnable album-style touchscreen jukebox. Includes search abilities via an on-screen keyboard. Low system reuqirements and support for very large libraries. Also supports Video, Karaoke and WMA files as an addition to MP3's. Freeware.
Homepage:
http://www.freeboxjukebox.com
SK Jukebox
By Salmonking. Requires Windows; A bar-style album jukebox. Very professional looking, with animated page changes. One of the more popular jukeboxes among the MAME community. Freeware.
Homepage:
http://www.pleasuredome.org.uk/~salmonking/
UncleT's Jukebox
By UncleT. Require Windows. A mix of a media player and an album-oriented jukebox. Many party-oriented features, including video support. Requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher and a minimum resolution of 1024x768. No specific license mentioned. Freeware.
Homepage:
http://unclet.arcadecontrols.com/Jukebox/
Wincab/Doscab
By Chris. Requires DOS or Windows; DOSCab/WinCab Jukebox supports both MP3 and OGG Vorbis, designed for use in DOS or Windows based MAME cabinets or as a standalone home jukebox.
Homepage:
http://webpages.charter.net/celamantia/jukebox/
