Spotify Client for Linux was recently updated to version 0.8.8 and this brief tutorial is going to show you how to install or upgrade it in Ubuntu 12.10 / 13.04 Raring Ringtail. This time Linux users are getting the good stuff, and not just a preview version. It contains features such as being able to follow artists and tastemakers. When you follow artists, you’ll get updates on their activities and released albums.
There were some bug fixes in this release as well. Spotify Client now is installed in the /opt directory and uses XDG mechanisms to register icons and menus.
To get started with installing Spotify in Ubuntu, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to add its repository key to your system.
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 4E9CFF4E
Next, run the commands below to add it software repository to your system.
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list'
Finally, run the commands below to update your system and install Spotify Linux Client.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install spotify-client spotify-client-qt
That’s it!
If you decide to completely uninstall Spotify, run the commands below.
sudo apt-get purge spotify-client spotify-client-qt && sudo apt-get autoremove
To also remove its repository and key, go to System Settings –> Software & Updates –> Other Software tab, the click and remove the repositories as shown below.
Select the Authentication tab and remove its key as well.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Spotify Linux Client 0.8.8 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To install Spotify Linux Client 0.8.8 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, you can follow the tutorial provided in the article by adding the repository key, adding the software repository, updating the system, and then installing the client.
What new features are included in Spotify Linux Client version 0.8.8?
Spotify Linux Client version 0.8.8 includes features such as the ability to follow artists and tastemakers, providing updates on their activities and released albums.
Where is Spotify Linux Client installed in Ubuntu after the update?
After the update, Spotify Linux Client is installed in the /opt directory in Ubuntu and utilizes XDG mechanisms to register icons and menus.
How to completely uninstall Spotify Client in Ubuntu?
To completely uninstall Spotify Client in Ubuntu, you can run the provided commands to purge the client and then remove it using the autoremove function.
What commands are used to add the Spotify repository key in Ubuntu?
To add the Spotify repository key in Ubuntu, you can use the command 'sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 4E9CFF4E'.
How to remove the Spotify repository and key in Ubuntu?
To remove the Spotify repository and key in Ubuntu, you can go to System Settings -> Software & Updates -> Other Software tab, and then remove the repositories and key as shown in the instructions.
What bug fixes were addressed in the latest Spotify Linux Client update?
The latest Spotify Linux Client update included bug fixes to improve performance and stability.
Can I get updates on artist activities and albums in Spotify Linux Client 0.8.8?
Yes, in Spotify Linux Client 0.8.8, you can follow artists and receive updates on their activities and released albums.
