Microsoft Planning Media Player Linux Port

With the expansion of Linux onto a greater number of PCs each week, Microsofts program manager for music and entertainment stated that "We see a need for Unix players and are working in that direction, including Linux." The Macintosh version of Media Player, currently in the works, will have digital rights management software that will allow consumers to backup and store their media. They have not yet decided whether the user will be able to do it themselves or through a secure site.