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How to Install Macromedia Flash Player 7 for Firefox on Ubuntu

I've tried this on Debian to no avail. I've tried it on Ubuntu but it didn't work out. However, I made the mistake of trying it from inside of Firefox.

Interestingly enough, I had to literally "RTFM" to figure it out. I guess I'd fallen for the "hype" that with Ubuntu, it "just happens". Well, no. Even with Windows, it doesn't "just happen". You have to read and follow the instructions.

Prerequisites

Not all of the possible software repositories are configured by default on Ubuntu "out of the box'. There are some steps you need to take first.

  1. On the overhead toolbar, click System
  2. Click Administration
  3. Click Software Properties
    4. NOTE: You will be prompted to enter your password.
  4. Select Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (source)
  5. When the Add Channel dialog appears, check the Community maintained (Universe) and Non-free (Multiverse checkboxes).
  6. Click Add.
  7. Click Close.
  8. When the Channel information is out of date box appears, click Reload.
  9. After the package information downloads, the dialog will close.
  10. To make Synaptic aware of the changes, click System.
  11. Click Administration.
  12. Click Synaptic Package Manager.
  13. When the Package Manager loads, click Settings.
  14. Click Repositories
  15. Click Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (source)
  16. Click Add.
  17. When the Add Channel box appears, check the the Community maintained (Universe) and Non-free (Multiverse checkboxes).
  18. Click Add.
  19. Click Close.
  20. When the Repositories Changed box appear, click Close.
  21. Close Synaptic Package Manager.