This brief tutorial is going to show you how to install Adobe Reader in Ubuntu 13.04 if you haven’t already done so. In previous versions of Ubuntu, one could easily install Adobe Reader by enabling Canonical Partner’s repository and installing the reader. Not any more. To install Adobe Reader, you must manually download and install it.
Since support Linux systems has been reduced by company, manually installing the deb file still isn’t enough, you must also configure some settings to fix the blank menu issues after installing.. I am going to show you how to do it.
To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal or console. When it opens, run the commands below to download deb archive for Adobe Reader.
wget http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/unix/9.x/9.5.4/enu/AdbeRdr9.5.4-1_i386linux_enu.deb
Next, run the commands below to install it
sudo dpkg -i AdbeRdr9*
After installing, you may find out a bug in the program that blanks out the menus. After launching the program, the menu are all blank out without text.
To fix that issues, run the commands below change into the Xsessions.d directory.
cd /etc/X11/Xsession.d
Next, open the 98menuproxy file using Gedit
sudo gedit 98menuproxy
Finally, copy and paste the line into the file and save it.
export UBUNTU_MENUPROXY="acroread":$UBUNTU_MENUPROXY
Enjoy!
To remove Adobe Reader from your system, run the commands below
sudo apt-get purge adobereader-enu* && sudo apt-get autoremove
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Adobe Reader in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To install Adobe Reader in Ubuntu 13.04, you need to manually download the deb archive from Adobe's website and then install it using the dpkg command in the terminal.
What steps are involved in fixing the blank menu issues in Adobe Reader on Ubuntu 13.04?
To fix the blank menu issues in Adobe Reader on Ubuntu 13.04, you need to navigate to the Xsessions.d directory, open the 98menuproxy file, and add the line 'export UBUNTU_MENUPROXY="acroread":$UBUNTU_MENUPROXY' to resolve the problem.
How can I remove Adobe Reader from Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
To remove Adobe Reader from Ubuntu 13.04, you can use the command 'sudo apt-get purge adobereader-enu* && sudo apt-get autoremove' in the terminal to completely uninstall the program from your system.
Why is it no longer possible to install Adobe Reader in Ubuntu 13.04 using Canonical Partner's repository?
In Ubuntu 13.04, installing Adobe Reader through Canonical Partner's repository is no longer supported, requiring users to manually download and install the deb file from Adobe's website due to reduced support for Linux systems by the company.
What command should I use to download the Adobe Reader deb archive for Ubuntu 13.04?
To download the Adobe Reader deb archive for Ubuntu 13.04, you can use the command 'wget http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/unix/9.x/9.5.4/enu/AdbeRdr9.5.4-1_i386linux_enu.deb' in the terminal.
How can I open the terminal in Ubuntu 13.04 to install Adobe Reader?
To open the terminal in Ubuntu 13.04, press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard to access the command line interface where you can follow the installation instructions for Adobe Reader.
What version of Adobe Reader should I install on Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail?
For Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail, you should download and install Adobe Reader version 9.5.4 for compatibility and functionality with the operating system.
What is the fix for the bug that causes blank menus in Adobe Reader after installation on Ubuntu 13.04?
To address the bug that results in blank menus in Adobe Reader on Ubuntu 13.04, you need to edit the 98menuproxy file in the Xsessions.d directory by adding the line 'export UBUNTU_MENUPROXY="acroread":$UBUNTU_MENUPROXY' to resolve the issue.
