HowTo Nicotine+: An Improved Version of Nicotine

[prkfriryce]

Try deleting ~/.nicotine. Maybe you have a corrupt config file somewhere.

rm'd all instances of pynicotine and nicotine, then reinstalled and still the same errors. I will try to first remove, then reinstall python2.4 and python-gtk2 tomorrow.

[henriquemaia]

Thanks for posting this. I was not aware of nicotine+ existence.

[bionnaki]

I like how you can play audio files now. very nice.

[frank_b]

I installed nicotine+1.2.2 but, since it was not installed as a package, it didn't replace the old nicotine version and I still run the old version when I click the icon in the menu.

Should I now run nicotine only by executing "./nicotine" in the directory I got from the tar file?

Can I make an ubuntu package out of the tar file I downloaded and replace the old package?

Should I do this?

Should I remove the old nicotine package anyway?

[INMCM]

I installed nicotine+1.2.2 but, since it was not installed as a package, it didn't replace the old nicotine version and I still run the old version when I click the icon in the menu.

Should I now run nicotine only by executing "./nicotine" in the directory I got from the tar file?

Yes, you should run the extracted ./nicotine from now on. You should be able to edit the old menu entry with the menu editor to point to the new 1.2.2. You could also create a new icon on you panel.

Can I make an ubuntu package out of the tar file I downloaded and replace the old package?

If you know how to do such magic, then please do so and feel free to post it up here. Before I made this How-to I thought about learning how to package and slapping one together, but, given the simple nature of extracting and running the the python code, I felt it would be overkill.

On the other hand, it would be very nice if this replaced the OLD nicotine in the repos. I'm going to post this on the MOTU wiki and hope it get's picked up. If any MOTU people are reading this, this is a real simple thing to package and would be greatly appreciated by many many many folks.

Should I remove the old nicotine package anyway?

If it's less confusing, go ahead. It'll leave all your configs behind.

[maxol]

Thanks for this, if the repos are updated that would be fantastic.

[frank_b]

Thanks for your explanation INMCM.

As for the package, seems that there is already one, although barely tested.

I'll post more information about it soon, after I confirm some things.

[asplode]

I'm getting an error on the apt-get install line... I believe the correct metapackage is "build-essential"

[INMCM]

I'm getting an error on the apt-get install line... I believe the correct metapackage is "build-essential"

This is correct, thank you much....*fixed*

[47th_Ronin]

Hello all,

Good to be back on ubuntu forum and it's lovely users

I'm working on making Nicotine+ available for majoriy of Linux distro's
I have also written Nicotine Guide

As far for packages: I made a .deb file for debian/ubuntu
Warning!! Package is not been released yet! it is for testing only... File name is not correct, according to debian/ubuntu packing guide...

After testing is finished, it will be released officially..

You can get it here: [Link removed, see next page for a new link]

Please post your questions and feedbacks here. It will help me and benefit others

Do not ask how to install this .deb file. If you don't know it, then wait for official release.. Don't forget I sad it's for TESTING ONLY.

You might want to remove v1.0.8 before you install this one
I haven't experince any problems with this .deb file

Greetz,

Nicotine+ homepage: http://nicotine.le-vert.net