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Old 08-04-2010, 12:10 PM   #1
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Does ubuntu run Flash Player?


Hi i recently installed ubuntu and havent had time to play with it because i had to repartition my hard drive to fix a bunch of stuff but my real questions are weither or not can i Run these websites and programs?
http://www.hulu.com/
http://www.youtube.com/
Steam
etc..
 
Old 08-04-2010, 12:13 PM   #2
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Ubuntu supports flush player but it is not pre-installed Only in linux Mint is prei-installed. Go to adobe site select flash player and it will find automaticaly your distro!!!
 
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Old 08-04-2010, 12:15 PM   #3
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Yes it does, and yes you can.
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-...player-10.html
 
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Old 08-04-2010, 12:24 PM   #4
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"Due to its proprietary nature, Adobe Flash Player is not part of the default Ubuntu installation."
That explanation and how to enable are here:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Re...dFormats/Flash

Not to discourage questions but that was the third link when Googling "ubuntu flash."
 
  


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