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GMPC 0.17.0-beta 1

Changes since 0.16.1

GMPC

  • Fix building with NLS disabled.
  • Fix resize issue.
  • Add a function that generates a filename for cover art, this should be used in metadata plugins. To give a more consistent saving.
  • New Metadata database that uses a more structured layout. (less overhead)
  • Custom progres bar. (So gmpc does not use 20% cpu on a theme with animated progress bar)
  • Sharper lines around album art.
  • [libmpd] If idle command available use it to detect changes in stored playlist.
  • Update stored playlist without loosing selection.
  • Allow prioritizing of metadata plugins from the gui.
  • Speed up saving of config/metadata file by +– 50 times.
  • Only save config/metadata/profile file on closing of gmpc.
  • Add a script that allows you to open pls files from your browser (gmpc-remote-stream).
  • Always safe window zoom state between sessions.
  • Add possibility to use buttons instead of dropdown.

Fixed bugs:

  • 0001764 Allow drag and drop of images on the GmpcMetaImage.
  • 0001481 Add possibility to prioritize metadata plugins.
  • 0001765 Check available urlhandler before handling dnd.
  • 0001604 Mute/unmute multimedia key support.
  • 0001767 Expand/Collaps keybinding keypad is wrong.
  • 0001772 Opening of Information on a song is slow.
  • 0001794 Fix gtk deprecation warnings.
  • 0001814 Add reset browser option.
  • 0001794 Fix high cpu usage caused by progressbar.
  • Memory leak in GmpcClickLabel
  • Fix play-queue gettting stuck in quick-search.
  • Add –debug-updates option that shows redraws.
  • Fix mute icon.

Libmpd

  • Concatenate artist/composer/performer tag.
  • Support Query changes using idle command.
  • Unix socket support.
  • Fix false MPD_CST_STORED_PLAYLIST update.

Plugins

  • Metadata plugins adjusted to use the new path function in gmpc.
  • Added last.fm plugin
  • Re-introduced mserver plugin. (works with mpd-git).
  • Added tagedit plugin.

Downloading

Download: here

Big thanks for avuton for making this release.