Saturday, September 6, 2008

Joost's new browser-based player



Finally, Joost is going to correct the error that badly hobbled the Web video service many once considered to be a serious YouTube competitor.

Currently available for Windows and Mac, Joost is planning to launch a test version of its new site later this month that will feature a browser-based plug-in and will no longer require users to watch via the company's much maligned desktop client. In a not so surprising move, users will be able to embed Joost's videos.

CEO Mike Volpi acknowledged that the desktop client was one of the company's missteps but that the new browser-based player would provide ease of use, a high-quality video experience, and more content.

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