![]() The first is the Microsoft end-user license agreement ( EULA). Then install ubuntu-restricted-extras package as shown: $ sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extrasĭuring the installation process, you will be prompted to agree to certain package licenses before they can be installed on your system. Refresh Ubuntu Package Cache Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras Packageīefore you proceed to install the ubuntu-restricted-extras package, you can view information about it, such as version, priority, description, and more, by running the following apt command: $ sudo apt info ubuntu-restricted-extras This step will add information about packages in the just-enabled repository to the local package index. Once you try to close the Software & Updates application, the system will prompt you to refresh the package cache (similar to running the “sudo apt update” or “sudo apt-get update” command). Then, to proceed, click “ Choose Server” and input your password. Alternatively, you can click “ Select Best Server” so that the system performs a few tests to select the best server. Select a server in your location or nearby. Next, the system might also prompt you to choose a download server. Enter a valid password and click “ Authenticate” to proceed. The system will prompt you to enter your user password to continue. Install Multiverse Repository from Software and Updates Look for the option Multiverse (software restricted by copyright or legal issues) in the list and check it as highlighted in the next screenshot. The first or default tab, “ Ubuntu Software” displays a list of repositories, or “ channels“. If you prefer GUI, you can enable Multiverse Repository by clicking on Activities, then search for Software & Updates and open it. Run the following command to enable the multiverse repository: if you are prompted for a password, enter a valid one to proceed: $ sudo add-apt-repository multiverse ![]() To install the restricted extras on Ubuntu, you need to enable the Multiverse Repository (which provides non-open-source software to users) on your Ubuntu system. Additionally, non-free software is usually not supported and can’t be fixed or updated, therefore, use it at your own risk.Also, ensure that you verify your rights to use any of the non-free software and adhere to the licensing terms of the copyright holder. ![]() All software provided by the Ubuntu restricted extras meta-package is not free, which implies that the licensing requirements of such software do not meet the Ubuntu main component license policy.Important: Before you proceed to install Ubuntu-restricted extras on your system, take note of the following:
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