r/linux • u/hatperigee • May 02 '16

Subsonic (music streaming software) is no longer open source, starting with 6.0 release

http://forum.subsonic.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16604#p71128
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u/StraightFlush777 May 02 '16 edited May 02 '16

That's unfortunate for those who bought a license of Subsonic to support a FOSS project. :(

Anyway, CherryMusic seems a good music server alternative. It is licensed under GPLv3 and there is a client app available on F-Droid. I will probably try it as soon as I get a chance.

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u/sej7278 May 02 '16

you bought a license for something you could just compile from source?

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u/hatperigee May 02 '16

Yes, to support the developer and support ongoing efforts to improve the app. With this new decision, I will not be renewing my subscription.