Just a quick PSA:

Matt Lee has a new project called Libre.fm which is an open alternative to Last.fm.

The project is in its infancy and is in need of people to both use it and help work on it.

It implements the Audioscrobbler API so you can continue to use the same Last.fm plug-ins that you have been using.

1. Just register at libre.fm via h
2. Change the login information stored for your last.fm plugin to that of libre.fm
3. Add 89.16.177.55 post.audioscrobbler.com to your /etc/hosts file.
4. Begin playing your music like always

Some links of interest:

• Libre.fm Ideas Wiki
• Client Support List
• Importing your Last.fm data
• A quick interview about Libre.fm

If you are interested, you can see my profile here: