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Computer Software => Linux => Topic started by: jeffbb on September 06, 2011, 07:03:51 PM

Title: Abode flash player problem with download
Post by: jeffbb on September 06, 2011, 07:03:51 PM

Hi
When trying to view the NASA site ,it needs Abode flash player .When I click the link to download the selected version, a Ubuntu window opens .
headed Launch application ,saying  This link needs to be opened with and application
I have an option to choose an application ??? from my folders /files
   ???
help
Regards Jeff

Title: Re: Abode flash player problem with download
Post by: roseway on September 06, 2011, 07:15:41 PM

Forget about trying to install software that way. Use the distro's package management system. I think the Ubuntu one may be called Software Centre or something like that. You should find a package called flashplayer-something or flashplugin-something.

Title: Re: Abode flash player problem with download
Post by: jeffbb on September 07, 2011, 09:58:22 AM

Hi
Thanks for that after a couple of hiccups its working fine  ;D

regards Jeff

Title: Re: Abode flash player problem with download
Post by: roseway on September 07, 2011, 10:04:23 AM

Excellent. :)