A while back Google released Google Play Music Manager application for desktop computers that allows you to upload your music collections to the cloud or download your entire library to your computer easily.
Once you upload your music libraries to the cloud, you can then use any device (tablets, desktop computers or mobile phones) to listen to them. It’s not bad especially since Google is launching its Google Play Music All Access to take on Spotify and Rdio.
While the Google Music Manager is flourishing on Windows and Mac systems, Linux version is still in beta since it was first launched. This is not cool, Google! When you will take the Linux version out of beta?
Here are some of the things you can do with Google Music Manager
- You can upload your music from iTunes library, Windows library and your music folder to Google Play
- You can choose to automatically or manually upload songs to your Google Play account from these libraries and folders
- You can download any or all of the songs you uploaded to your account onto another computer
- You can listen to your music from any device online
Although the Linux version is still in beta, this brief tutorial is going to show you how to easily install it in Ubuntu if you haven’t already done so. To get started with install Google Music Manager, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to download the deb package.
wget http://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-musicmanager-beta_current_i386.deb
64-bit systems
wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-musicmanager-beta_current_amd64.deb
Next, run the commands below to install it.
sudo dpkg -i google-musicmanager*.deb; sudo apt-get -f install
That’s it! Go to Unity Dash, search and launch it.
Type your Google account credential and sign in.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Google Music Manager in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To install Google Music Manager in Ubuntu 13.04, you can use the terminal to download the deb package and then install it using the commands provided in the article.
What are the features of Google Play Music Manager for Linux?
Google Play Music Manager for Linux allows you to upload music from different libraries, choose automatic or manual uploads, download songs to another computer, and listen to your music online from any device.
Is Google Play Music Manager available for Ubuntu 13.04?
Yes, Google Play Music Manager is available for Ubuntu 13.04, although the Linux version is still in beta.
How can I upload music to Google Play using Google Music Manager?
You can upload music to Google Play using Google Music Manager by selecting songs from your iTunes library, Windows library, or music folder and uploading them to your Google Play account.
Can I access my music uploaded to Google Play from any device?
Yes, you can access your music uploaded to Google Play from any device like tablets, desktop computers, or mobile phones, making it convenient to listen to your music on the go.
What steps are involved in installing Google Music Manager on Ubuntu?
To install Google Music Manager on Ubuntu, you need to open the terminal, download the deb package using wget commands, and then install it using dpkg and apt-get commands as outlined in the article.
When will the Linux version of Google Music Manager be out of beta?
The Linux version of Google Music Manager has been in beta since its launch, and there is currently no official timeline for when it will be out of beta.
What is the purpose of Google Play Music All Access?
Google Play Music All Access is designed to compete with streaming services like Spotify and Rdio, offering users a subscription-based option to access a vast library of music.
