Amarok is an audio player for Linux that needs no introduction. This article will outline how you can install Amarok 2.3 Beta 1 codenamed "Altered State" in Kubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala. So, before you proceed, remember that this is a beta and there is every possibility of it breaking.

So, to install Amarok 2.3 Beta 1 follow the steps below:

• Open the Konsole.
• Add the Kubuntu Beta Backport with the command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kubuntu-ppa/beta

• Update the software list with the command:

sudo apt-get update

• Finally, install Amarok 2.3 Beta 1 with the command:

sudo apt-get install amarok

That's all now you should have Amarok 2.3 Beta 1 installed.