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If you are asking "why isn't Flash included by default on a fresh install of Ubuntu?" the answer is that Flash is not "free/libre" open-source software, but rather a proprietary, closed-source product of Adobe Corporation. That is why it's placed in the Partner repository.
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The Canonical Partner repository offers some proprietary applications that don't cost any money to use but are closed source. They include software like Skype and Adobe Flash Plugin.
I never had a problem with viewing websites until just recently some of them say I need Adobe Flash Player.It also says flash player is included in the software center which it is not.
Same here. Alot of sites still use it, and HTML5 isn't so advanced in many browsers. I was using FF with a website that is an add-on to a video game (Infamous Second Son) and parts of it didn't appear or work as intended. I had to use a neighbor's Windows machine. Adobe's jettisoned Linux, and is only doing security bug fixes to (very) old versions. Can't wait until it's gone - it needs patching up almost as much as Firefox itself updates.
I tried all those snowpine links and none of them worked. I tried the canonical software and that didn't work either. I finally got it from my AT&T credit card website. They require it to get a virtual credit card number and had a link that worked.
I tried all those snowpine links and none of them worked. I tried the canonical software and that didn't work either. I finally got it from my AT&T credit card website. They require it to get a virtual credit card number and had a link that worked.
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Glad you were able to get it installed. Another option would be to install Google Chrome, which includes the Pepper version of Flash Player (already installed.)
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