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Virtual Machine - pip vs apt for raspotify install??? #5

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While not stated, it was clear I had to create a virtual environment using python3 in order to use pip. (at least the system told me so when i tried to do it without doing that)

Upgrading and installing all the libraries when fine.

When I get to the point in the instructions to "Sudo apt install raspotify" I had a question/concern.
Brand new to Pi platform, so I had to read up on installing python libraries. If I run Sudo apt, I'm essentially installing this library as a system-wide application.

Question#1

will this cause an issue seeing as I installed my other libraries in their own VM? (I'm trying to avoid struggle if I don't have to.)

I didn't use "--system-site-packages" command when setting up the VM but now I'm wondering if I should have?
Is this even going to be a problem? (total newbie to PI and VM's on Pi's)

How did everyone else do this?

Question 2:
Also when I run Sudo apt install raspotify, it says it cant be found.
I had to do this: sudo apt-get -y install curl && curl -sL https://dtcooper.github.io/raspotify/install.sh | sh
Anyone else?

Question 3:
So I get everything installed and configured (so I'm guessing but most certainly probably not). I'm confused how to get this started? How do I get the app running?

@EliasH-NMBU ?

I promise not to be a total PITA to everyone but, I'm trying to do as much learning and research before reaching out, but I'm writing a detailed set of setup/install instructions for future builders so people wont struggle with such a cool build.

THANKS EVERYONE!

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