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<blockquote data-quote="lapo" data-source="post: 1307079" data-attributes="member: 173359">Hey [USER=84392]@hulkhaugen[/USER]!First of all, no need to apologize at all—it's actually a very bold and interesting thought! Thinking outside the box is what keeps discussions alive.You definitely hit on a big point: turning plugins into native Windows Store apps could make things super accessible for casual users and look right at home next to Netflix or Spotify. However, as you rightly guessed, it would come at a massive cost. The core strength of MediaPortal has always been its incredible freedom, deep skin customizability, and community-driven development. Moving to the Modern/UWP ecosystem would lock us down in Microsoft's sandbox, stripping away the advanced hardware access, deep filtering (like LAV filters), and flexibility that HTPC geeks love.Plus, running a complex backend like TV Server inside a modern Windows app model would be a nightmare. We love keeping MP a playground for enthusiasts where anyone can tinker and build. Still, it's a cool perspective—thanks for sharing your thoughts so openly!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="lapo, post: 1307079, member: 173359"] Hey [B][USER=84392]@hulkhaugen[/USER][/B]! First of all, no need to apologize at all—it's actually a very bold and interesting thought! Thinking outside the box is what keeps discussions alive. You definitely hit on a big point: turning plugins into native Windows Store apps could make things super accessible for casual users and look right at home next to Netflix or Spotify. However, as you rightly guessed, it would come at a massive cost. The core strength of MediaPortal has always been its incredible freedom, deep skin customizability, and community-driven development. Moving to the Modern/UWP ecosystem would lock us down in Microsoft's sandbox, stripping away the advanced hardware access, deep filtering (like LAV filters), and flexibility that HTPC geeks love. Plus, running a complex backend like TV Server inside a modern Windows app model would be a nightmare. We love keeping MP a playground for enthusiasts where anyone can tinker and build. Still, it's a cool perspective—thanks for sharing your thoughts so openly! [/QUOTE]

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