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>''The Last.fm scrobbler''|| Last.fm is a music service & social media network that learns what kinds of music you like. From that, it suggests new music and creates an ad-free, customized internet radio station according to your tastes. You can listen to your station by using the [[http://last.fm|Last.fm Website]], the Last.fm scrobbler, or through several different media players, such as Rhythmbox, XMMS, Noatun, and more. = Last.fm Scrobbler = == Installation == The Last.fm Scrobbler is available in the Universe repository and can be installed using a GUI-based package manager or via your terminal. For a GUI-based install, simply perform a search for "lastfm" in Synaptic or the Ubuntu Software Center, mark the package for installation, and apply. To install via terminal, open your terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal) and type: {{{ sudo apt-get install lastfm }}} ##Should this be removed? [[apt:lastfm|Install the ''lastfm'' package]] == Launching == After installation, you should be able to find Last.fm in your menu under Applications -> Sound & Video. If you want, you can also create a launcher on your panel: 1. Right-click the desired panel 1. Select "Add to Panel" 1. Select "Application Launcher" 1. Find Last.fm under "Sound & Video" and add See more about HowToAddaLauncher == Plugins == Last.fm offers several free "extras" that are built by its users. These extensions can allow you to listen to your station through a multitude of media players, find new music or other members who have similar tastes, integrate with social media and more. For a full list of these extras, see the [[http://build.last.fm|Last.fm plugins page]] = Firefox = Using Firefox, you can create your own radio stations. [[http://www.last.fm/radio/]] search for bands you like. This will then create a radio station that plays these bands, and similar tunes. Firefox can also launch the player when it encounters {{{lastfm:}}} links. Modified from the Last.fm FAQ [[http://www.last.fm/help/faq/?category=Radio#302]]: * type in ''about:config'' in the location bar * right click on the main page * select ''New --> String'' * name of string should be: ''network.protocol-handler.app.lastfm'' * value should be ''/usr/bin/last.fm''. ----