Music, culture, and the inside scoop from Cesar Menendez,
a Microsoft employee working on Zune - Microsoft's new music project.

November 08, 2007

Zune Marketplace Downtime: Monday

On Monday, we’re taking down Zune Marketplace from 6:00pm PST for a few hours while we deploy the final code (woot!). During that time, you won’t be able to browse, purchase music, download music from ZMP, or access your account. Then on Tuesday, November 13, the new software, store, Zune Social, and firmware update will go live.
 |  Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:18 PM  |  37 Comments

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Newton

Yea baby!!! it's almos here!!!!

korneel

Thanks for warning, only 4 days until the BIG day...

Ricardo Dawkins

woot...here comes .....Zune !!!

segadc

Good luck Zune Team!

Jaxim

What time on Tuesday will the software/firmware be available? Tuesday 12:01 AM EST?

Cody

WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

brutha-man

way cool...cant wait for that new software and podcasts finally.

Brian Hughes

I can't wait :)

Espiox

Is it going to be a midnight launch? That'd be great, I could get up early and have it all ready by the time I leave for college.

Oh, and will the software update be delivered via Windows Update?

Espiox

Oh, and any comment on this cesar?

http://www.iwantapinkzune.com/?p=545

Chris

Espiox,

Let me answer on behalf of Ceasar.  

Our official stance at MS is that we confirm nor deny any speculation, rumors, or flat out fabercations.

Chris

Not that I work for MS I was just helping out a little.

Cesar Menendez

espiox - we don't comment on rumor and . . . ya what Chris said :)

Also I don't know the time of the update, but when it's live i'll be sure and post about it

Shane

Me thinks Cesar may have a late night on Monday

Then again for some reason I think the XBox team will have one of those Tuesday or Wednesday as well lol.

Good Luck Cesar, and make sure to get your coffee ready :D

James Eastman

Sweet. I really hope that the updated Zune software runs better, and is more user friendly. Currently, the Zune software is ridiculous. I'd much, much rather just use Windows Media Player 11 than the current Zune software, but I can't.

Mike

almost here :) hopefully the software gets released around midnight.  Can't wait for the social aspect to start shining.

Eddie

Just a few more days! Cant wait. The past month has been very exciting.

MaxisOne

Cesar

Will the new software now work with Windows xp pro 64?

Thats my only question that i would really like to get answered.

Thanks

Michael

Will there be lyrics support for songs in the new ZMP?

I so wish there were scrollable lyrics on the Zune. Makes it much more fun on occasions.

That's something that NO major PMP device has yet, and is much needed.

Even if they're a couple of cents more, I don't mind paying for real lyrics, instead of ones off of cheap spam-full internet lyric sites.

Espiox

@Shane

The Xbox 360 update isn't until December now.

Kris

Even though our ratings will be changed to the new system, will the 5 star ratings be preserved? I'm sure you'll listen to your user base eventually and bring them back.

Kris

MaxisOne, the current software and driver should work under XP 64-bit as it can run 32-bit applications just like Vista 64-bit.

Armando

Does anybody knows if the software is just goint to work with the US version of Windows?. Or are you supporting other languages too?

Cody

I HAVE WRITTEN UP A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR LAUNCH:

Monday November 12th MORN

6am pacific, 9am eastern - Microsoft mvps get the go-ahead to release reviews for the new Zunes

Monday November 12th NIGHT

6pm PST - Marketplace Shut Down

Tuesday November 13th LATE NIGHT

12:01am Central(APPROX)(UNCONFIRMED)- NEW ZUNES AND NEW SOFTWARE/FIRM RELEASED (OFFICIAL-LAUNCH)

anyone have anything to add???

ANYONE GOING TO SLEEP ON M-DAY NIGHT? GOING TO WORK/SCHOOL ON TUESDAY?(I THINK NOT)

MaxisOne

Kriss

Short response ..

It does not .. It is not one of the supported OSes for the software.

Frankkly i cannot believe they would do something like that but thats the case.

Which leads me back to my first question: Will it be supported or not?

Will someone from the zune team please respond?

John

Hi Cesar!

Thanks again for the Seattle visit at Fuel Coffee. It rocked!

Is our subscription content safe, or are there going to be changes to the catalog as to what is available via subscription.

Have a good weekend!

Shane

@Espiox

Only the family timer has been mentioned for December.

Nothing definite about the fall update.

Nov 13 would be logical if it's this month though.

It is "Patch Tuesday" after all. ;-)

Josh's Windows Weblog

If you are the proud owner of a Zune these days then you should be aware that the Zune Market place will

newton

Ya no puedo esperar mas! Quiero mi nuevo ZUNE!! Felicidades Zune team, Ustedes son los mejores!

(I can't wait! I want my new ZUNE now!, Cogratz Zune Team, you are the best!)

ps: Did I say i was happy?

Newton

I think the people at Sansa should start shaving their heads NOW

Shane

@Newton

Unfortunately MS did not take the bet :(

Scott Berfield

Is there a reason that the Account Management button int eh Zune Sw takes me to the Zune Journey site with no option to actually do anything? I need to figure out how to restore my library. Is this just broken because of all teh changes happening?

Matt

Hey Cesar, I was wondering if the 80GB Zunes are still coming out Tuesday. I've seen a lot of stores advertising the 8 and 4GB, but not the 80.

brutha-man

I agree with Michael, i really want scrollable lyrics too. MS needs to try and get this on Zune.

Anthony

Any news on when the Zune is coming to the UK? I know so many people who want one over here !

95redtegls

I cant wait anymore come on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

justin

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