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One of the the few things I don't like about Linux is how hard it can be to install new applications, or plugins, this can be hard if you aren't very good using Command lines and prefer using a GUI - pronounced Gooey (graphical user interface)
this instructable covers using 7.10 (gutsy gibbon) it should work with most Ubuntu distros though.
this instructable covers using 7.10 (gutsy gibbon) it should work with most Ubuntu distros though.
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Signing UpStep 1Getting the required stuff
before doing this please follow This instructable, otherwise this will not work you can find it
ok first you need to go to http://www.adobe.com then click the "get flash" icon on the right hand side of the page. It should automatically detect the fact that you are using Linux and give you the correct file types.
click download, and save to disk the tar.gz file you DON'T want the .rpm or YUM files.
ok first you need to go to http://www.adobe.com then click the "get flash" icon on the right hand side of the page. It should automatically detect the fact that you are using Linux and give you the correct file types.
click download, and save to disk the tar.gz file you DON'T want the .rpm or YUM files.
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Mar 31, 2008. 10:03 AM
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This is a great Instructable, but you need to add a main image of the final project to the intro step. Please do that and leave me a message when you have so that we can publish your work. Thanks!
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Apr 21, 2009. 9:48 AMN1CK4ND0
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Omg finally, I have still yet to set up flash on my Ubuntu server, then again, I don't really need it... But good 'ible anyway!
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Oct 28, 2008. 1:45 PMwazupwiop
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umm.... why can't you just get a flash plug-in for firefox? Instead of having to do it this way
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Jun 10, 2008. 11:21 PMmagnus0
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Actually it's easier from the terminal. just type: sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree and you're done
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Jun 11, 2008. 2:29 AMF1X0R (author)
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I tried that when I was first using ubuntu but it didn't seem to work.
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Jun 11, 2008. 1:12 PMmagnus0
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It has always worked for me. Basically it's the same thing, it downloads the same plugin from the adobe site, and does the installing for you.
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Jun 12, 2008. 1:55 AMF1X0R (author)
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eh I couldn't get it to work. must just be my bad typing or something. To be honest I think this way is better for those making the transition from windows because terminal can seem quite scary at first. everything in windows is GUI rather than command line based with the exception of command prompt but not many people use that at all. installing everything is done by "wizards." This I think makes terminal seem quite a bit less scary.
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Apr 27, 2008. 8:21 AMLevLiveDotCom
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Actually, if you have problems with command line management, then it may be easier to in fact download the rpms. While rpms are designed for Redhat systems, they usually can be converted to be fully functional Debian packages. All you need is a program called "alien". On Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install alien
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