amy's lab

March 26, 2009

How to install Flash Player in Ubuntu 8.0.4 and Firefox 3.0

Filed under: Firefox, Linux — Tags: , — amy @ 17

There are many ways to install Flash Player.  But I found this to work the best.  I did not have any luck trying to install Flash Player 10.

1. Close Firefox.

2. Open a Terminal window in Ubuntu.

3. Update the package list.  Type:

  • sudo apt-get update
  • Wait until the list is updated.

4. Get the flash player and install it.  Type:

  • sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree
  • This will install Flash Player 9.

5. Check it is installed.

  • Open FireFox.  Go to the plugins page by type this into the URL.
    • about:plugins
  • You should see Shockwave Flash in the plugins page.

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