Install Spotify on Ubuntu 9.10 with Wine - Step-by-Step Guide

Installing Spotify on Ubuntu 9.10 with Wine 1.2

Spotify is widely considered a leading streaming music service accessible online. While natively available for Windows and Mac operating systems, it’s possible to utilize Spotify on Ubuntu through the use of Wine.

It’s important to note that Spotify’s availability is geographically restricted and does not extend to all countries, including the United States.

Wine Installation on Ubuntu 9.10

The following steps detail the installation of Spotify on Ubuntu 9.10 using Wine version 1.2. Begin by ensuring Wine is installed on your Ubuntu system. If Wine is already present, you can proceed to the next section.

To install Wine, launch the Synaptic Package Manager. This can be found under System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager.

You will be prompted to enter your administrator password. Input your credentials to open the Synaptic Package Manager interface.

Within Synaptic Package Manager, select the wine package version 1.2 and then click the "Apply" button. This action will initiate the installation of Wine on your Ubuntu system.

Once the installation is complete, Wine will be accessible through the Applications menu under the "Wine" category.

Spotify Installation via Wine

With Wine successfully installed, the next step involves downloading the Windows version of Spotify.

After the download is finished, navigate to your downloads folder. Right-click on the Spotify installer file and select "Open with Wine Windows Program Loader."

This will launch the Spotify installation process within the Wine environment, effectively installing Spotify on your Ubuntu machine.

Following the installation, you can then launch and enjoy Spotify on your Ubuntu system, provided you are located outside of the United States.

For further insight, consider reviewing our comprehensive Spotify review.

Links

• Download Spotify