Downloading Adobe flash to Ubuntu

Kernel_Sanders

I've no idea what application it wants me to choose, or whether I've even selected the correct option out of the four (APT, whatever that is).
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debitcardmayhem

Ubuntu Software Centre

or in a terminal sudo apt-get install flashplugin-installer gsfonts-x11

misiek404

APT is advanced packaging tool (like install files in windows) so yeh that's the right one.

Instead of downloading software through websites just use built in Software Centre, much quicker and more comfortable. Just open it, type in whatever you are looking for and it'll find it.

bertie1989

misiek404 wrote: »

APT is advanced packaging tool (like install files in windows) so yeh that's the right one.

Instead of downloading software through websites just use built in Software Centre, much quicker and more comfortable. Just open it, type in whatever you are looking for and it'll find it.

Or synaptic package manager and search for flash;)

On a serious note OP there is plenty of ways to install it. And may i suggest you sign up to the ubuntu forums, People over there a great and always willing to help, to new people to linux

Kernel_Sanders

When searching for the Ubuntu Software Centre I discovered the Update Manager, which had 491 updates waiting for me. As these totalled 403MB I started this download using the fast wifi in the library. It stalled, but when I started it again it showed the same number of updates yet only 1.2MB in total. I've tried several times to get the remainder but it suggests that the internet connection has failed each time which is nonsense. So, I've no idea whether most of these updates have been installed or not. I'm on an Asus Eee.

misiek404

I suggest updating to the newest u12.10, all the updates will be included within

-TangleFoot-

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

...in the library.

They might have put measures in place to prevent over-use. Even if you're best friends with the people in charge of network security you'll almost certainly get better results with a connection that you control.

notthenewsreader

the best way to install everything you need would be to open a terminal window and type in

sudo apt-get update
then sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

once finished you should be able to view flash content.

I would personally recommend a distribution where everything is already built-in such as Linux Mint - linuxmint dot com

Kernel_Sanders

I'm pleased someone has resurrected this thread as the problem was unresolved, although I have since managed to install all those updates. I can find no 'terminal window' or....

bertie1989 wrote: »

synaptic package manager and search for flash

I have used SliTaz before, a tiny distro with far more menus visible. Where are all these menus on Ubuntu?

notthenewsreader wrote: »

I would personally recommend a distribution where everything is already built-in such as Linux Mint - linuxmint dot com

I have tried that before (and Puppy) but it was too difficult to get 3 Mobile Broadband to connect. If anyone can suggest a distro that connects as easily as Ubuntu and also supports flash, then I'll be happy to give that a try.

-TangleFoot-

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

Where are all these menus on Ubuntu?

• Flash
• Terminal

Also see: OMG! Ubuntu!

phona

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

I can find no 'terminal window'

You get the terminal in Accessories->Terminal or by pressing ctrl+alt+T.

As was mentioned, you can use the command

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

to install flash as well as other things for example to play MP3 music, DVD video.... A web search for ubuntu-restricted-extras will tell you more.
Type the command into the terminal and press enter. It will prompt you for your password and show you some processing text. It's finished when it prompts you for another command with a line that usually includes your user name and ends with a $.

In general, when using Ubuntu you don't download programs from websites like you do in Windows. The Software Centre can be searched and downloads and installs straight away.