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Linux needs a native client for Deezer!Replied by Deezer

[quote=Rick P.]I only use linux at home and was probably one of the first people to upvote this request. Having just installed the Windows app on my work computer I'm left scratching my head as to what the point was. It looks virtually the same as the web app but is slow, crashes regularly and, after a nearly 300 MB download was a rediculously large install. It took so long to install on my computer (easily 2-3 minutes with no feedback on a reasonably fast laptop) that I thought the install had hung. They could have just imbedded their main web page into a custom version of chromium and been done with it! It does have a widget but only shows up when manually changing tracks, adjusting volume, etc ..., and when the screen is locked (which it usually is... when I'm not there to listen to anything). I haven't found a way to fix it to a spot on my desktop and have it visible all the time. Unfortunately I think those hoping for or expecting something like Spotify's linux app would be gre

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Linux needs a native client for Deezer!Replied by Deezer

[quote=LeonLaci]It shouldn't be an issue to port the new windows and mac app to linux.[/quote] I'm using Manjaro and I have found that this has been done by someone through AUR. I have installed it and I have the window open, however, trying to log in via google makes it call a browser window and it can't redirect back to the app.. Deezer, you don't need to do too much Just do the finishing touches and package it as a snap package, I'm tired of how shitty Spotify is treating the Linux user

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