FlashPaper is an open-source project that allows users to convert web pages, Microsoft Office documents, and other printable files into Adobe Flash format. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing FlashPaper on MXLinux Latest.
Before you begin, let's make sure you have the necessary prerequisites installed.
Firstly, update your system by running the following command in a terminal:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Install Git by running the following command:
sudo apt install git
To install JDK, run the following command:
sudo apt install default-jdk
Now, clone the FlashPaper repository using Git by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/AndrewPaglusch/FlashPaper.git
Change the directory to the cloned repository by running the following command:
cd FlashPaper
Now, build and install the FlashPaper package by running the following command:
make
sudo make install
To verify that FlashPaper is installed correctly, first, close your browser (if it's currently running). Then, restart your browser and navigate to a website with a printable document or website to convert into Flash format.
Once you are on a website, press the FlashPaper button (which will be displayed after installation) to convert the document or website into Flash format.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed FlashPaper on MXLinux Latest.
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