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====Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer====
 
====Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer====
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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>
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Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other proprietary 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; On the desktop panel along the top of the screen, navigate to '''Menu &rarr; Other &rarr; Install Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs'''
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'''Troubleshooting tips'''<br>
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* Answer "Yes" when prompted to confirm the installation and provide the default password when prompted.
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*Try a different cable. The workbench ethernet cables see a lot of use.
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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 check with your instructor.
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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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*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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&#9744; Test wireless
 
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* Disconnect the ethernet cable. <br>
 
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* Click on the WiFi symbol to select the FreeGeek network. <br>
 
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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; 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]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, 13 September 2013

Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer

Support for DVD playback, Adobe Flash, and several other proprietary 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.
☐ On the desktop panel along the top of the screen, 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 check with your instructor.
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