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Error code 403 when downloading flash for safari

Asked by Paul Anthony

I am trying to install Flash to play YouTube videos on Safari. I've successfully install Safari but can't play videos.

According to many resources online, I am to type in the terminal: wget http://ubuntu-debs.googlecode.com/files/SafariSetup.exe

This is what I am getting: HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 403 Forbidden

Can anyone help with this?

FYI: I already have Firefox with Flash install but I like the look & speed of Safari.

Thanks!

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#1

.exe is a file extension used in MS-Win environments.
http://filext.com/file-extension/exe

Maybe try wine.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine

Afaik adobe isn't compatible with mac environment anyway.
Regarding the 403 maybe needs a google account or ask the one which provided the link about it.
https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/HTTP_403

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Paul Anthony (pauldrumming) said : 		#2

Thank you Sam.

Adobe has Flash for Safari but only for Mac or Windows. I've followed instructions stating to download Flash as a windows application & then to open it using Wine.

I've gotten pretty far where it shows that it is downloading but then stops in the middle of it with an error.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

Just download the safari installer using the browser. If you want a webkit based browser then there are plenty of native browsers and you won't have to use wine..

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Paul Anthony (pauldrumming) said : 		#4

I'm closing this out. Safari's not worth it enough to go through this trouble. sticking with firefox.