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Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other features are not included in Xubuntu by default, but can be added with the following steps.<br>
 
Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other features are not included in Xubuntu by default, but can be added with the following steps.<br>
 
&#9744; Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench if you are not currently connected.<br>
 
&#9744; Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench if you are not currently connected.<br>
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&#9744; Open the Menu at the top left <br>
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&#9744; Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs
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'''Troubleshooting tips'''<br>
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* Navigate to Menu >> Other >> Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs
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*Try a different cable. The workbench ethernet cables see a lot of use.
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* Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm the installation and provide the default password when prompted.
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*Check to see if the up lights are flashing on the LAN port. No lights may indicate a failed port.
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* Wait for the installation to complete and close the completion notification when it appears; if the notification informs you that the installation has failed then proceed to the alternate installation steps below.
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*Open a terminal and run <code>ifconfig</code>. Have your instructor help you interpret the results.
 
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'''Requirements'''<br>
 
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&#9744; All laptops given away or sold from Free Geek must have a working wired internet connection. Some laptops may accept an external PCMCIA card if the internal port has failed, consult with your instructor.
 
  
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====Test wireless internet connection====
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===Alternate Installation Steps===<br>
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&#9744; Test wireless
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If for some reason the automated installer fails it can generally be corrected with the following steps.<br>
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* Disconnect the ethernet cable. <br>
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&#9744; Open a Terminal window.
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* Click on the WiFi symbol to select the FreeGeek network. <br>
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&#9744; Type <code>sudo apt-get install xubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdread4 vlc</code> and press Enter. Provide the password if prompted and press <code>Y</code> then Enter when asked to confirm the installation.
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* If all goes well, you should be able to simply browse to a website with Firefox. Pick a different site than you used for the wired networking test, such as <code>http://wiki.freegeek.org</code>. <br>
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&#9744; Once the installation keep the Terminal window open and type <code>sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh</code> then press Enter. You may be prompted for the password again.
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&#9744; If you arrive at your website successfully, continue to the next build step.<br>
 
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*If you run into issues, reference the [[Wireless Troubleshooting Guide]] ('''A-6''') in the binder Appendix.
 
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'''Requirements'''<br>
 
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All laptops sold or given away from Free Geek must be able to browse to a website wirelessly. In some cases, installing an external PCMCIA wireless card is ok, check with your instructor.
 
 
[[Category:Laptops]]
 
[[Category:Laptops]]

Revision as of 13:46, 8 March 2013

Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer

Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other features are not included in Xubuntu by default, but can be added with the following steps.
☐ Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench if you are not currently connected.
☐ Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs

  • Navigate to Menu >> Other >> Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs
  • Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm the installation and provide the default password when prompted.
  • Wait for the installation to complete and close the completion notification when it appears; if the notification informs you that the installation has failed then proceed to the alternate installation steps below.

===Alternate Installation Steps===
If for some reason the automated installer fails it can generally be corrected with the following steps.
☐ Open a Terminal window. ☐ Type sudo apt-get install xubuntu-restricted-extras libdvdread4 vlc and press Enter. Provide the password if prompted and press Y then Enter when asked to confirm the installation. ☐ Once the installation keep the Terminal window open and type sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh then press Enter. You may be prompted for the password again.

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