If you have just recently upgraded or installed Ubuntu 13.04, here’s one important package to install – Adobe Flash Player. Almost all websites online today require some version of flash player to properly render in your browser.
Flash is increasing being used to add streaming video and audio files, displays advertisements and enable interactive multimedia content websites. Most rich online applications use flash as well. So without flash player, you won’t be able to interact properly with some of these websites.
This brief tutorial is going to show you how to quickly and easily install Adobe Flash Player in Ubuntu 13.04. This can also be applied to other versions for Ubuntu, including earlier ones.
As your may already know, Adobe stopped development on Flash Player for Linux last year and the current version which is 11.2 is the last that was developed.
The last version still works, however, if you need versions newer than that, you may have to download and install Google Chrome.
To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to enable Ubuntu Partner’s repository. This repo contains important packages that are not installed by default.
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner"
Finally, run the commands below to install Flash Player Plugin
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install flashplugin-installer
Alternatively, you can install Ubuntu Restricted Extras which are packages that are left of by default by Canonical because of legal and other reasons. Installing these extra packages will allow you to play MP3 and DVD files, enable Microsoft Core fonts, Flash Player plugin, and many more.
Below is the command to install the extra packages.
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Adobe Flash Player in Ubuntu 13.04?
To install Adobe Flash Player in Ubuntu 13.04, open the terminal by pressing Ctrl – Alt – T, enable Ubuntu Partner’s repository, and then install the Flash Player Plugin using the commands provided.
What is the last version of Adobe Flash Player for Linux?
The last version of Adobe Flash Player for Linux is 11.2, as Adobe stopped development on Flash Player for Linux last year.
What are Ubuntu Restricted Extras and how to install them?
Ubuntu Restricted Extras are additional packages that include MP3 and DVD file support, Microsoft Core fonts, Flash Player plugin, and more. To install them, use the command 'sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras'.
Why is Adobe Flash Player important for web browsing?
Adobe Flash Player is important for web browsing as many websites use it for streaming video and audio files, displaying advertisements, enabling interactive multimedia content, and running rich online applications.
Can I install Adobe Flash Player in earlier versions of Ubuntu?
Yes, you can install Adobe Flash Player in earlier versions of Ubuntu by following the same steps provided for Ubuntu 13.04, as the installation process remains the same across different Ubuntu versions.
What are the benefits of installing Ubuntu Partner’s repository?
Enabling Ubuntu Partner’s repository allows you to access important packages that are not installed by default, such as the Flash Player Plugin needed for proper web functionality.
How can I play MP3 and DVD files in Ubuntu?
You can play MP3 and DVD files in Ubuntu by installing Ubuntu Restricted Extras, which include the necessary codecs and plugins for multimedia playback.
Is Google Chrome required to install newer versions of Adobe Flash Player on Ubuntu?
If you need versions of Adobe Flash Player newer than 11.2, you may have to download and install Google Chrome, as Adobe stopped development on Flash Player for Linux after version 11.2.
