How do I install the ubuntu-restricted-extras package?
I would like to install the restricted extras package, which I didn't select during the install. How can I do that?
ubuntu-restricted-extras is a meta-package that installs:
- Support for MP3 and unencrypted DVD playback
- Microsoft TrueType core fonts
- Flash plugin
- codecs for common audio and video files
ubuntu-restricted-extras
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
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asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
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I would like to install the restricted extras package, which I didn't select during the install. How can I do that?
ubuntu-restricted-extras is a meta-package that installs:
- Support for MP3 and unencrypted DVD playback
- Microsoft TrueType core fonts
- Flash plugin
- codecs for common audio and video files
ubuntu-restricted-extras
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
1
If you need DVD or Blueray playback there are some extra steps required.
– Stuart
Aug 9 '11 at 13:20
help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash
– Andrea Corbellini
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
1
Google Chromecomes with built in flash player and plays all videos.Mozilla Firefoxrequires installingflash playerFollowing link suggests to install Chrome :askubuntu.com/questions/79280/…
– Saurav Kumar
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
You need askubuntu.com/a/56448/2973
– wojox
Sep 2 '13 at 15:59
1
several additional information: help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
– DJCrashdummy
Jun 20 '16 at 5:42
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I would like to install the restricted extras package, which I didn't select during the install. How can I do that?
ubuntu-restricted-extras is a meta-package that installs:
- Support for MP3 and unencrypted DVD playback
- Microsoft TrueType core fonts
- Flash plugin
- codecs for common audio and video files
ubuntu-restricted-extras
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
I would like to install the restricted extras package, which I didn't select during the install. How can I do that?
ubuntu-restricted-extras is a meta-package that installs:
- Support for MP3 and unencrypted DVD playback
- Microsoft TrueType core fonts
- Flash plugin
- codecs for common audio and video files
ubuntu-restricted-extras
ubuntu-restricted-extras
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
edited Dec 14 at 16:12
wjandrea
8,15342258
8,15342258
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
asked Aug 9 '11 at 12:52
Amith KK
10.2k1253111
10.2k1253111
1
If you need DVD or Blueray playback there are some extra steps required.
– Stuart
Aug 9 '11 at 13:20
help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash
– Andrea Corbellini
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
1
Google Chromecomes with built in flash player and plays all videos.Mozilla Firefoxrequires installingflash playerFollowing link suggests to install Chrome :askubuntu.com/questions/79280/…
– Saurav Kumar
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
You need askubuntu.com/a/56448/2973
– wojox
Sep 2 '13 at 15:59
1
several additional information: help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
– DJCrashdummy
Jun 20 '16 at 5:42
add a comment |
1
If you need DVD or Blueray playback there are some extra steps required.
– Stuart
Aug 9 '11 at 13:20
help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash
– Andrea Corbellini
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
1
Google Chromecomes with built in flash player and plays all videos.Mozilla Firefoxrequires installingflash playerFollowing link suggests to install Chrome :askubuntu.com/questions/79280/…
– Saurav Kumar
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
You need askubuntu.com/a/56448/2973
– wojox
Sep 2 '13 at 15:59
1
several additional information: help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
– DJCrashdummy
Jun 20 '16 at 5:42
1
1
If you need DVD or Blueray playback there are some extra steps required.
– Stuart
Aug 9 '11 at 13:20
If you need DVD or Blueray playback there are some extra steps required.
– Stuart
Aug 9 '11 at 13:20
help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash
– Andrea Corbellini
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash
– Andrea Corbellini
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
1
1
Google Chrome comes with built in flash player and plays all videos. Mozilla Firefox requires installing flash player Following link suggests to install Chrome :askubuntu.com/questions/79280/…– Saurav Kumar
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
Google Chrome comes with built in flash player and plays all videos. Mozilla Firefox requires installing flash player Following link suggests to install Chrome :askubuntu.com/questions/79280/…– Saurav Kumar
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
You need askubuntu.com/a/56448/2973
– wojox
Sep 2 '13 at 15:59
You need askubuntu.com/a/56448/2973
– wojox
Sep 2 '13 at 15:59
1
1
several additional information: help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
– DJCrashdummy
Jun 20 '16 at 5:42
several additional information: help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
– DJCrashdummy
Jun 20 '16 at 5:42
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First, be warned that it might not be legal in some countries, because of software patents.
With that being said, here is how to install it, click here:
ubuntu-restricted-extras 
Or you can open up a terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Select yes, and you'll have ubuntu-restricted-extras installed and working.
edited Dec 16 '13 at 7:42
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answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
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I suggest to install Ubuntu Restricted Extras through Ubuntu Software Center. It will install all media codecs plus java and flash plugins.
Well I think you need to enable multiverse on Software and Updates (if you use Ubuntu 12.04, you can access software properties or something like that from Ubuntu Software Center > Edit menu)
Then close the Software Center and open Software Updater (Update Manager on 12.04) to update the package lists. Alternatively you can run sudo apt-get update from Terminal.
After update got completed, open Software Center again and look for Ubuntu restricted extras to install.
If you still can’t find the package, try sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras from a Terminal and see if it results in an error.
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
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Just click this link to apt repository.
Or go to software centre and install Ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or use apt-get, type in terminal
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
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First, be warned that it might not be legal in some countries, because of software patents.
With that being said, here is how to install it, click here:
ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or you can open up a terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Select yes, and you'll have ubuntu-restricted-extras installed and working.
edited Dec 16 '13 at 7:42
kiri
18.8k1258104
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
jrg♦
39.1k50150235
add a comment |
First, be warned that it might not be legal in some countries, because of software patents.
With that being said, here is how to install it, click here:
ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or you can open up a terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Select yes, and you'll have ubuntu-restricted-extras installed and working.
edited Dec 16 '13 at 7:42
kiri
18.8k1258104
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
jrg♦
39.1k50150235
add a comment |
First, be warned that it might not be legal in some countries, because of software patents.
With that being said, here is how to install it, click here:
ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or you can open up a terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Select yes, and you'll have ubuntu-restricted-extras installed and working.
edited Dec 16 '13 at 7:42
kiri
18.8k1258104
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
jrg♦
39.1k50150235
First, be warned that it might not be legal in some countries, because of software patents.
With that being said, here is how to install it, click here:
ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or you can open up a terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
Select yes, and you'll have ubuntu-restricted-extras installed and working.
edited Dec 16 '13 at 7:42
kiri
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answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
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edited Dec 16 '13 at 7:42
kiri
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I suggest to install Ubuntu Restricted Extras through Ubuntu Software Center. It will install all media codecs plus java and flash plugins.
Well I think you need to enable multiverse on Software and Updates (if you use Ubuntu 12.04, you can access software properties or something like that from Ubuntu Software Center > Edit menu)
Then close the Software Center and open Software Updater (Update Manager on 12.04) to update the package lists. Alternatively you can run sudo apt-get update from Terminal.
After update got completed, open Software Center again and look for Ubuntu restricted extras to install.
If you still can’t find the package, try sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras from a Terminal and see if it results in an error.
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
add a comment |
I suggest to install Ubuntu Restricted Extras through Ubuntu Software Center. It will install all media codecs plus java and flash plugins.
Well I think you need to enable multiverse on Software and Updates (if you use Ubuntu 12.04, you can access software properties or something like that from Ubuntu Software Center > Edit menu)
Then close the Software Center and open Software Updater (Update Manager on 12.04) to update the package lists. Alternatively you can run sudo apt-get update from Terminal.
After update got completed, open Software Center again and look for Ubuntu restricted extras to install.
If you still can’t find the package, try sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras from a Terminal and see if it results in an error.
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
add a comment |
I suggest to install Ubuntu Restricted Extras through Ubuntu Software Center. It will install all media codecs plus java and flash plugins.
Well I think you need to enable multiverse on Software and Updates (if you use Ubuntu 12.04, you can access software properties or something like that from Ubuntu Software Center > Edit menu)
Then close the Software Center and open Software Updater (Update Manager on 12.04) to update the package lists. Alternatively you can run sudo apt-get update from Terminal.
After update got completed, open Software Center again and look for Ubuntu restricted extras to install.
If you still can’t find the package, try sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras from a Terminal and see if it results in an error.
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
I suggest to install Ubuntu Restricted Extras through Ubuntu Software Center. It will install all media codecs plus java and flash plugins.
Well I think you need to enable multiverse on Software and Updates (if you use Ubuntu 12.04, you can access software properties or something like that from Ubuntu Software Center > Edit menu)
Then close the Software Center and open Software Updater (Update Manager on 12.04) to update the package lists. Alternatively you can run sudo apt-get update from Terminal.
After update got completed, open Software Center again and look for Ubuntu restricted extras to install.
If you still can’t find the package, try sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras from a Terminal and see if it results in an error.
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
edited Sep 2 '13 at 16:29
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
answered Sep 2 '13 at 16:06
AliNâ
4,25032035
4,25032035
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
add a comment |
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
I've found the software center but cannot find the icon for Ubuntu retstricted extras?
– vincent
Sep 2 '13 at 16:14
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent There is no icon just for this it is just a box of tools that is the generic icon for system tools. you can find it by searching for it by name in the text box in the upper right of the Software Center. If you want to find theses ind of things without knowing their complete name you need to click the bottom left where it says "Show xx Technical Items" to show the hidden items that are usually this kind of software.
– TrailRider
Sep 2 '13 at 16:23
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@vincent, as TrailRider mentioned, Ubuntu restricted extras is not an app so there’s no icon for it in Dash or somewhere, you need to search for it inside Ubuntu Software Center. I just edited my answer to add screenshots and more information. I hope it will help.
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:37
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
@TrailRider thanks a lot, but I think it will be excellent if it can help the question owner. ;)
– AliNâ
Sep 2 '13 at 16:52
add a comment |
Just click this link to apt repository.
Or go to software centre and install Ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or use apt-get, type in terminal
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
Chris Hasiński
347110
add a comment |
Just click this link to apt repository.
Or go to software centre and install Ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or use apt-get, type in terminal
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
Chris Hasiński
347110
add a comment |
Just click this link to apt repository.
Or go to software centre and install Ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or use apt-get, type in terminal
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
Chris Hasiński
347110
Just click this link to apt repository.
Or go to software centre and install Ubuntu-restricted-extras
Or use apt-get, type in terminal
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
Chris Hasiński
347110
edited Aug 14 '13 at 13:09
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
Chris Hasiński
347110
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
Chris Hasiński
347110
answered Aug 9 '11 at 12:54
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If you need DVD or Blueray playback there are some extra steps required.
– Stuart
Aug 9 '11 at 13:20
help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/Flash
– Andrea Corbellini
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
1
Google Chromecomes with built in flash player and plays all videos.Mozilla Firefoxrequires installingflash playerFollowing link suggests to install Chrome :askubuntu.com/questions/79280/…– Saurav Kumar
Sep 2 '13 at 15:58
You need askubuntu.com/a/56448/2973
– wojox
Sep 2 '13 at 15:59
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several additional information: help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
– DJCrashdummy
Jun 20 '16 at 5:42