This brief tutorial is going to show you how to install Google Play Music Manager desktop client in Ubuntu 12.10. This application lets you upload music to the cloud and download your entire library to your computer.
Once your music is uploaded to your library, you can play and listen to your music from anywhere there’s an Internet connection.
Although the the desktop client isn’t require to listen to music from the cloud, if you wish to add your own collection to it, you must download the desktop client either in Windows, Mac or Linux systems and use it to upload your collections. For more about this, please click here.
From the desktop client, you can upload / download music, choose to automatically upload songs from a specified location (folder), and manage your cloud library from your desktop. So, without wasting anymore of your time, let’s get going.
To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to download the software on to your desktop.
wget http://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-musicmanager-beta_current_i386.deb
Next, run the commands below to install Google Play Music Manager
sudo dpkg -i google-musicmanager*
If the above commands fail to install Google Play Music Manager, immediately run the commands below to force the installation.
sudo apt-get install -f
After installing, go o Dash and launch the program. Next, type your Google account email address and password to sign in.
Enjoy!
To download the 64-bit version, download it with this below commands.
wget http://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-musicmanager-beta_current_amd64.debFrequently Asked Questions
How to install Google Play Music Manager in Ubuntu 12.10?
To install Google Play Music Manager in Ubuntu 12.10, you can use the terminal to download the software package and then install it using the dpkg command.
What does Google Play Music Manager allow you to do?
Google Play Music Manager allows you to upload music to the cloud, download your entire music library to your computer, and manage your cloud library from your desktop.
Do I need the desktop client to listen to music from the cloud?
No, the desktop client is not required to listen to music from the cloud. However, if you want to add your own music collection to it, you need to download the desktop client.
How can I automatically upload songs using Google Play Music Manager?
You can choose to automatically upload songs from a specified location (folder) using Google Play Music Manager.
What should I do if the installation of Google Play Music Manager fails?
If the installation of Google Play Music Manager fails, you can try to force the installation by running the command 'sudo apt-get install -f'.
How can I sign in to Google Play Music Manager?
To sign in to Google Play Music Manager, launch the program from Dash, then enter your Google account email address and password.
Can I download a 64-bit version of Google Music Manager for Ubuntu?
Yes, you can download the 64-bit version of Google Music Manager for Ubuntu by using the command 'wget http://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-musicmanager-beta_current_amd64.deb'.
What are the main features of Google Play Music Manager?
The main features of Google Play Music Manager include uploading/downloading music, automatic song upload, and cloud library management from the desktop.
