Hi to all, I'm new here so apologies if my q is a little basic.
I changed to Linux in March this year after 20+ yrs with MS, installing Mint 6 as an easy changeover from MS.
I love it, all of it. As you know, Amarok is part of the bundle, but v.1.4.10
Consequently I need to know if there is any mileage to downloading the latest version 2 and would it perform well.
I believe my distro uses Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex.
Also, is it possible to modify the other panels in 1.4.10 other than the context panel? I've already managed to get round the re-colouring of icons to match my desktop scheme.
thnx for a great product,

Paul

Well, Amarok 1.4.10 is not maintained anymore, and the same will be valid for the KDE 3.5 version you are using (KDE 3.5.x support from Ubuntu will end in November).

Since Amarok 2 needs kdelibs from KDE4 + some more dependencies like liblastfm, qtscriptgenerator, taglib 1.6 with ASK and MP4 enabled and taglib-extras 1.0.1, this would probably be quite a hassle to install on your system. I suggest you consider upgrading to Kubuntu 9.10 aka Karmic Koala that will be released on October 29th. It comes with Amarok 2.2 final, KDE 4.3.2 and all the necessary dependencies.

As for the panel changing in Amarok 1.4.x, I am sorry, but I haven't used Amarok 1.4.x since 2 years and can't really remember how it was.

Thnkx for a prompt and accurate reply.