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Why can I find a flash plugin for Firefox with Ubuntu 14.04.01?

Asked by Noel

When opening web sites I get a prompt that a flash plugin is needed. When I click install I get another prompt telling me that no suitable plugin can be found.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

What is the output of:

lsb_release -a; uname -a; dpkg -l | egrep 'flash|gnash|swf|spark'

Thanks

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Noel (megaped) said : 		#2

No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
Release: 14.04
Codename: trusty
Linux noel-Aspire-X1430G 3.13.0-32-generic #57-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jul 15 03:51:08 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
No command 'egreb' found, did you mean:
 Command 'egrep' from package 'grep' (main)
egreb: command not found
noel@noel-Aspire-X1430G:~$

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Noel (megaped) said : 		#3

Here it is again, I think I committed a typo on the first one.

noel@noel-Aspire-X1430G:~$ lsb_release -a; uname -a; dpkg -l | egrep 'flash|gnash|swf|spark'
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
Release: 14.04
Codename: trusty
Linux noel-Aspire-X1430G 3.13.0-32-generic #57-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jul 15 03:51:08 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
noel@noel-Aspire-X1430G:~$

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IvoGuerreiro (ivoguerreiro) said : 		#4

hi,

It looks like you don't have any flash plugin installed.

wait for @actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) response!

But have you tried go to adobe web page and download adobe flash plugin?

In your case it seems you can download the 32 or 64 version. because 32 run in 64 versions to.

But wait foractionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666)!!!

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Noel (megaped) said : 		#5

More info has been provided. Why does the board list this question as still needing more info?

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IvoGuerreiro (ivoguerreiro) said : 		#6

That was my fault, just miss the button!

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#7

This is a forum, it is NOT real time. Calm down. You question can be open for 15 DAYS before it expires.

Try:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

Use TAB and ENTER to accept the license, it will install flash as well as other goodies for you

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Noel (megaped) said : 		#8

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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Noel (megaped) said : 		#9

Thanks for the help. I know this is a forum, just wanted everyone out there to know the info had been posted.

Thanks again.