Disgruntled Spotify Linux users

**chaozuper** · July 26th, 2011

It doesn't matter to me because I stopped using Spotify after they put a limit of 5 listens per song. Started using grooveshark instead, which is fine to sit in firefox if i make it an app tab.

**forrestcupp** · July 26th, 2011

Originally Posted by Madspyman

I know there's a lot of hate towards Wine but it's helpful and a free solution to using Spotify for free in Linux. I'm using Spotify free in Linux right now.

Exactly.

Originally Posted by trollolo

i see no reason for spotify at all. for the cloud, i use www.grooveshark.com better interface, ads can be removed via userscripts, and i can access it form any computer, which is the WHOLE POINT OF THE CLOUD.

why would i want to install a local client to view my cloud-based library? sheesh

The point of Spotify isn't to get your music in the cloud, but to be able to listen to songs you don't own.

Originally Posted by chaozuper

It doesn't matter to me because I stopped using Spotify after they put a limit of 5 listens per song.

Wow. I didn't know that. That sucks.

**fontis** · July 26th, 2011

Same, the 5 limit per song is purely retarded.

I mean, first they spam the free version with ads and commercials, then they limit the "hours" you can listen, and now the amounts you can listen to the same song? Trollolol

**forrestcupp** · July 26th, 2011

Because of the 5 listen limit, I checked Grooveshark because people mentioned it here. It's pretty cool. I guess for the time being, there's no reason for Spotify, until Grooveshark gets shut down.

**Kromgol** · July 26th, 2011

Bah. They have to earn money some way, and they actually went minus last years, that's probably why they put a restriction on the free account.

Spotify is worth paying for, i got Spotify Premiun and i love it.

**imbjr** · July 26th, 2011

Originally Posted by fontis

Same, the 5 limit per song is purely retarded.

I mean, first they spam the free version with ads and commercials, then they limit the "hours" you can listen, and now the amounts you can listen to the same song? Trollolol

I was quite happy to put up with their adverts, and I am very intolerant of ads, but yes, that 5 plays per track "feature" ended my relationship with them.

**texastrey1836** · July 27th, 2011

Funny enough, I've had some real problems. I downloaded the Linux Preview (and paid for a Premium account--I have spotty internet access and wanted to be able to load up when I'm at a wireless hotspot.) Spotify has only opened up once! I can't get it to open up again, even though it's showing that it's installed. I've already fired off a missive...Disgruntled to say the least. What a joke. And I wasted $10.

**Daan** · January 17th, 2012

Just to let you know: Spotify for Linux works fine without a paid subscription, including Local Music and advertisements, at least on my system (Debian testing).