Front Row (software)
| File:Frontrow screenshot 2.png Front Row v1.3 | |
| Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | October 12, 2005 (released with iMac G5 (iSight) Revision C) |
| Stable release | 1.3
/ September 12, 2006 |
| Operating system | Apple Mac OS X v10.4 |
| Type | Media Center |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.apple.com/imac/frontrow.html |
Front Row is a software application for Apple's Macintosh computers that acts as a front-end for QuickTime, DVD Player and the iTunes and iPhoto libraries and allows for users to browse media on their computers using the Apple Remote. The software is included on all shipping Macs (although not enabled on the Mac Pro). It was announced by Steve Jobs at an Apple special event on October 12, 2005.
Apple has announced that the next generation of Front Row will be included with Mac OS X Leopard.[1]
The Apple TV uses an interface similar to that of Front Row, and also utilizes the Apple Remote.[2]
Notes
- The 'digital audio out' port will function as a line-level port, ie: the volume from this port cannot be controlled via the remote.
- Perhaps counter-intuitively, the media eject key ("⏏") does not function in front row, from any screen. One must manually navigate to the "Eject Disc" menu.
- Front Row can also be accessed using Command key and escape, for example if the remote control has been broken or misplaced
References
External links
- Apple Mac mini — Front Row
- Apple iMac — Front Row
- Apple MacBook — Front Row
- Apple MacBook Pro — Front Row
