[ubuntu-za] DRM and software licensing (was Brainstorm on ideas to get Ubuntu to areas without internet)

[Lee Sharp]

On 09/08/2010 11:21 AM, SHAWN REITSTEIN wrote:
> Hi, I'm told I need an Adobe Flash Player (installer) when I try to
> view things or watch youtube? I have not been able to install(
> reinstall?) the installer. Is there a trick? I imagine with the specs
> of this system, it might not be able to handle it? I've downloaded it
> a few times and have the Adobe ready for the install...no installer?

The "flash-installer" package downloads flash from Adobe.  If you have 
no net it will not work.  This is because Adobe will not license ANY 
redistribution of flash.  This is also why a FOSS alternative was developed.

			Lee