Flash player won't install
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Doesn't matter if I try it from Automatix or from a Webpage...Flash Player will NOT install!
OK that worked...thanks!
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OK that worked...thanks!
What exact packages should I
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What exact packages should I install from Synaptic to enable Flash in Firefox?
I searched for "flash" in Synaptic and installed the obvious packages but Firefox is still prompting me to install the correct plugin when I visit sites with Flash.
Also, if I install the Flash packages as root/su, will they be available for all users on the system that browse with Firefox?
Any direction would be appreciated! Thanks!
In a stock MEPIS install,
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In a stock MEPIS install, Flash is already enabled. If it doesn't wor for you, you have either:
- inadvertently removed it
- installed a local version of Firefox with a different plugin folder
Newbie or not Newbie, there's always a question
Thanks for the fast reply
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Thanks for the fast reply carlops!
I'm not sure if I Inadvertently removed Flash or if I installed a local version of Firefox. How can I determine what my situation is and what would be the first steps to fix Flash in each situation?
Would re-installing Firefox via Synaptic be considered a local version?
Flash
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Thanks for the fast reply carlops!I'm not sure if I Inadvertently removed Flash or if I installed a local version of Firefox. How can I determine what my situation is and what would be the first steps to fix Flash in each situation?
Would re-installing Firefox via Synaptic be considered a local version?
Reinstalling FF should not be a problem.
I'm using 6.5 and when I search for flash I get:
flashplugin-nonfree
kipi-plugins
konqueror
liborange0
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Those are the only things I have installed for flash.
Good Luck!
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Have you tried using
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Have you tried using Synaptic?