I am used to Fedora Linux OS, however I decided to get familiar with Ubuntu 11 (Natty).
First thing first, I downloaded Ubuntu 11 and Installed it successfully.
with its Unity UI (apart from its classical UI), it just looks simple but pretty.. it is awesome.
Having Natty successfully installed, another first thing I tried was installing Google Chrome, it simple because I dont wanna miss Angry Bird game from it.
With the following simple command :
sudo apt-get install chromium-browser
The Chrome also setup and run very well.
First thing I tried from Chrome of course its addicted "Angry Bird" game.
I download and run the game.. but uppppssss.... the game could not run well..
After short conversation with google, I found the reasons and solution for this issue. It is because the Angry Bird game is a flash based game, default installation of Ubuntu does not include flash support as it may violate the Intellectual Property.
Ubuntu is committed to Free software (free in cost and free in licensing restrictions), but in "the real world," most computer users are used to having proprietary or nonfree codecs and support software installed (to use Java, MP3s, Microsoft fonts, etc.), so Ubuntu has included an easy way to install these nonfree items. The free in the word nonfree refers to licensing restrictions, not to cost.
to solve this issue, I follow the following steps:
If you're using Unity, you can find Ubuntu Software Center on the left side of your screen.If you're using classic Gnome, go to Applications and select Ubuntu Software Center
Do a filter search for the word restricted and then clickInstall next to Ubuntu restricted extras.
If you're using Unity, you can find Ubuntu Software Center on the left side of your screen.If you're using classic Gnome, go to Applications and select Ubuntu Software Center
Do a filter search for the word restricted and then clickInstall next to Ubuntu restricted extras.
When prompted for your password, enter it.
That's it!
You can find more details here (without all the screenshots).
There are also variations on Ubuntu that include proprietary/nonfree software in the default installation. One popular variation is called Linux Mint.
And now I can enjoy playing angry bird on my Chrome browser and even watching youtube.Source: Google and some contents from psycocats.net
