Adobe Connect in Ubuntu - Shell/Bash

If you are a Linux user and need to use Adobe Connect, you may find that it is not officially supported on Ubuntu. However, there is a way to use Adobe Connect on Ubuntu using a Shell/Bash script. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide to get you started with Adobe Connect on Ubuntu.

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 16.04 or higher
• Adobe Connect account
• Google Chrome browser
• Shell/Bash environment

Steps

1. Install the Google Chrome browser:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install google-chrome-stable

2. Download the Adobe Connect Add-in installer from Adobe's website.

3. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the Adobe Connect Add-in installer was downloaded. For example, if the installer was downloaded to the Downloads folder:

cd ~/Downloads

4. Create a new file in the terminal using the following command:

nano adobeconnect.sh

5. Copy and paste the following code into the file:

#!/bin/bash
/opt/google/chrome/google-chrome --user-data-dir --no-sandbox --always-authorize-plugins https://[your-company].adobeconnect.com

6. Replace "[your-company]" with the subdomain for your Adobe Connect account.

7. Save the file and exit the text editor.

8. Make the file executable with the following command:

chmod +x adobeconnect.sh

9. Run the file with the following command:

./adobeconnect.sh

10. The Adobe Connect Add-in should now automatically launch in Google Chrome.

Conclusion

By using this Shell/Bash script, you can use Adobe Connect on Ubuntu without having to switch to a different operating system. While the process may seem complicated, it is fairly simple and can be completed in just a few steps. With this guide, you should be able to start using Adobe Connect on Ubuntu in no time.