Installing Spotify for the first time

[arch_lover]

This is how the install is failing https://paste2.org/31tbfAK4

What should I do ?

[T-Flips]

take a look at the pinned comment at https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/spotify/

-> curl -sS https://download.spotify.com/debian/pubkey_0D811D58.gpg | gpg --import -

that should solve your issue.

[arch_lover]

Just one last question before I do that step.
Can importing that key compromise security in any way ?

[jonathon]

Also

[FAQ] AUR package fails validity check, “One or more files did not pass the validity check!”

Summary If you get ==> ERROR: One or more files did not pass the validity check! then either: a file did not download correctly; remove it and try again. there is an issue with the AUR package and you should report it via the associated packaging page. Details All packaging files include a section to determine whether the downloaded source file(s) have downloaded correctly and have not been tampered with. An upstream project usually publishes checksums for the artefacts, whether MD5, SHA1,…

[jonathon]

@arch_lover

Can importing that key compromise security in any way ?

You’re importing a public key into your user’s keyring, so no.

If this doesn’t make sense then have a read of the Arch wiki page about the AUR:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_User_Repository#Acquire_a_PGP_public_key_if_needed

[arch_lover]

Thanks guys. Enjoying music on Spotify as I type.

[T-Flips]

@arch_lover

Can importing that key compromise security in any way ?

Haha, now @jonathon was quicker then me (and he’s more knowledgeable anyways… ).

But you asked before acting because you were unsure - that’s a good thing! Especially when it comes to the AUR.

[Kresimir]

As someone who never used Spotify, I’m wondering… Is there any music on Spotify that is not available on YouTube?

[Leon]

Google collect far more personal data about users than you might realize. The company records every search you perform and every YouTube video you watch.

[Kresimir]

Hehe, not when I use it

I use youtube-dl through an invidious mirror, with Tor, when I want to be sneaky.

[keybreak]

Is there any music on Spotify that is not available on vinyl…all right, all right

[Kresimir]

Probably yes, since a lot of music, unfortunately, is not available on vinyl.

[keybreak]

No worries!
Rest of the music is available for playing live yourself

[freebird54]

Alternative question - how much music is available on vinyl that is NOT on Spotify? I know I have a few albums…

[joekamprad]

following this:

AUR (yay) keyring issues

will make automatic getting keys from inside yay working…

[Darry]

I have used Spotify for a long time. And sometimes to enjoy Spotify music on the go anywhere and anytime, I use the tool DRmare Spotify Converter to help me. After then, I can save Spotify songs as local files and move them to other devices for using as I like.