How to Install Polaris on MXLinux

Polaris is a music player that supports multiple sources such as YouTube, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp. The following tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Polaris on MXLinux operating system.

Prerequisites

1. An MXLinux operating system with sudo access.
2. A working internet connection.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

The first step is to install dependencies required for Polaris.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install libqt5multimedia5-plugins libprotobuf-dev protobuf-compiler

Step 2: Install Polaris

1. Clone the Polaris repository using the following command.

git clone https://github.com/agersant/polaris.git

2. Navigate to the cloned Polaris directory using the cd command.

cd polaris

3. Run the following command to generate the Makefile.

qmake CONFIG+=release PREFIX=/usr/local

4. After generating the Makefile, compile and install Polaris using make command.

sudo make install

5. Finally, launch Polaris by running the following command.

polaris

Step 3: Enjoy Polaris

Polaris is now installed on your MXLinux operating system. You can enjoy your music from sources such as YouTube, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have guided you through the steps of installing Polaris on MXLinux. With Polaris, you can enjoy music from multiple sources within a single platform.

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