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64-bit Real Player on Ubuntu

Yes, it’s finally here.
Requires compatibility libraries to run, specifically libstdc++5. For Ubuntu do an apt-get install libstdc++5 (for more, see this post on the forum). Screenshot follows:

Preliminary testing results: The plugin still fails the BBC and C-SPAN “acid tests” (you know, actually being able to access content), but I’ll be watching this closely to see [...]

Posted 30 December 2008 † Phil Lembo § Applications § Configuration § Linux ‡ Comments Off

64-bit Flash on Ubuntu

The 64-bit plugins for all operating systems are coming fast and furious now. After holding out (or holding up?) for so long, the commercial vendors are finally getting the message.
Among those who actually deserve some credit for getting the job done is Mike Melanson of Adobe, the principal developer for Flash on Linux. His little [...]

Posted 30 December 2008 † Phil Lembo § Applications § Configuration § Linux ‡ Comments Off