{"id":45159,"date":"2024-01-11T14:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T14:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=45159"},"modified":"2024-05-05T13:39:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T13:39:09","slug":"install-nicotine-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2024\/01\/install-nicotine-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Install Nicotine+ for Soulseek P2P Network in Ubuntu 24.04 | 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This simple tutorial shows how to install Nicotine plus, the graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer network, in Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Ubuntu 24.04.<\/p>\n

Soulseek<\/a> is an ad-free, spyware free, and plain free file sharing network, make it easy for you to find people with similar interests, and make new discoveries!<\/p>\n

And, Nicotine<\/a> is a lightweight, pleasant, free and open source (FOSS) alternative to the official Soulseek client, while also providing a comprehensive set of features.<\/p>\n

The app used to be available in Ubuntu system repository, but removed due to lack of development. It’s later revived and finally added back to Ubuntu 24.04<\/b> repository.<\/p>\n

For current Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 20.04, and even Ubuntu 18.04, user can install it from the official PPA.<\/p>\n

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Nicotine in Ubuntu 22.04<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Install Nicotine via Ubuntu PPA<\/h3>\n

As mentioned, the official PPA<\/a> supports all current Ubuntu releases including Ubuntu 24.04.<\/p>\n

1.<\/b> First, press Ctrl+Alt+T<\/code> key combination on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:<\/p>\n

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nicotine-team\/stable<\/pre>\n
Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks and hit Enter to continue.<\/i><\/p>\n
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2.<\/b> For old Ubuntu 18.04 and Linux Mint users, refresh the package cache by running command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt update<\/pre>\n
3.<\/b> Finally, install the app package:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install nicotine<\/pre>\n
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After installation done, search for and launch the app either from start menu or ‘Activities’ overview depends on your desktop environment.<\/p>\n
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On first launch, click setup and type a user-name and password. Finally, you can search your favorite things, find people, and\/or join discussions once connected!<\/p>\n
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Tips: Nicotine by default use the hidden .local\/share\/nicotine<\/code> folder for sharing files and saving downloads. You may open app preferences dialog to change to another location.<\/p>\n
Uninstall Nicotine<\/h3>\n
To uninstall Nicotine, simply open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and run command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt remove --autoremove nicotine<\/pre>\n
And, remove the PPA either by running command in terminal:<\/p>\n
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:nicotine-team\/stable<\/pre>\n
Or, use “Software & Updates” utility by removing source line under “Other Software” tab.<\/p>\n
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