Where (folder) should I install a new version of mpd?

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I have compiled a new version of mpd and it installs fine on Snakeoil. However, it does not show in the media player section.  The installation points are:
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Installing mpd to /usr/local/bin
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/systemd/system/mpd.socket to /usr/local/lib/systemd/system
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/output/release/systemd/system/mpd.service to /usr/local/lib/systemd/system
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/systemd/user/../system/mpd.socket to /usr/local/lib/systemd/user
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/output/release/systemd/user/mpd.service to /usr/local/lib/systemd/user
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/mpd.svg to /usr/local/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/apps
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/AUTHORS to /usr/local/share/doc/mpd
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/COPYING to /usr/local/share/doc/mpd
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/NEWS to /usr/local/share/doc/mpd
Installing /home/music/MPD-master/README.md to /usr/local/share/doc/mpd
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I think I should be somewhere as user folder or home folder or such.  Can I get some guidance?

when I run "ninja install" to install the mpd what directory should I point to?

Thanks in advance!!

have a look at /var/www/players/

There are various mpd folders in there. Duplicate one of them, modify the contents to point to your local MPD, and it will show up in the list.

Thanks for you reply! I have been able to compile SACD ISO support into the latest mpd. If it works on Snakeoil I am happy to "donate" it to your cause!!


I placed my mpd exec in a new /var/www/players folder and copied contents from another one.......I don't think that's what you mean? You say "modify the contents to point to your local MPD".  So its a symlink?

I don't fully get your instructions.  Can you please elaborate a lot more?

Maybe with some code assuming my mpd is in a folder "/usr/bin/mpd".  I have now mpd in "/usr/bin" and "/usr/local/bin".  I forgot to track the changes so I think the latter is from my new build.


Regards.