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How should I uninstall/remove Adobe Flash Player in Ubuntu?

In case you installed it using Apt, run this to find the package name: dpkg --get-selections | grep -v deinstall | grep flash | awk '{ print $1 }' Then you can uninstall the package by sudo apt-get ...
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Cannot upgrade Ubuntu to 20.04 because of Adobe

As Ray pointed out in a comment, Flash became end of life at the year end. It looks like you should uninstall all the Flash related stuff before upgrading. I'm thinking of these packages in the Ubuntu ...
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How to open a PDF form file that says Please wait...?

Try Master PDF Editor (proprietary). The free version is good for viewing, but for editing probably not (I read that it leaves watermarks). You can also use the outdated, unsupported, probably very ...
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How to get latest version of acrobat reader (not acrobat reader 9)

You have already know about native 9.5.5 which is old. The other option is to install Acrobat Reader using Wine. Also we know that it fails to access files from /tmp while using acrordrdc snap package....
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How to install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC in Ubuntu?

There is no Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Linux / Unix version available. So unfortunately you only can install the latest supported version 9. If you alternatively want to install the older version of ...
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Installing adobe-flashplugin on Ubuntu 16.10 for Firefox

Add this line to /etc/apt/sources.list: deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu yakkety partner and run sudo apt update
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20.04 how to use Adobe Connect in Ubuntu?

I found an easy way to do it. Just install the latest version of Ruffle for your browser of choice. It is a Flashplayer alternative written in Rust and works perfectly. Hope that works for you!
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How to install Adobe Digital Editions

I've been through a process of installing, uninstalling and reinstalling various versions of Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). There is useful information on which versions of ADE will work on which ...
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How to open a PDF form file that says Please wait...?

Recent drafts of PDF next-generation (ISO 32000-2) note that there was a vote to deprecate XFA: Editor’s note: XFA forms have been deprecated from ISO 32000-2 in accordance with the outcome of the ...
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How to open a PDF form file that says Please wait...?

I just now used the free online service at https://speedtesting.herokuapp.com/pdfxfa/ "XFA PDF to Normal PDF (XFA Form Flatten)". Worked perfectly for me, I used it for just one fillable pdf that I ...
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adobe-flashplugin package is virtual

It looks to me like you were trying to install the 12.10 Quantal version. That release has been EOL for a very long time now. If you want the Adobe flash plugin for Ubuntu MATE 16.04, the easiest way ...
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How do I download photoshop illustrator in Ubuntu 16.04?

First download the illustrator setup file, then just go to Ubuntu Software Center and install the PlayOnLinux software, It has got many software for your OS. Or use this command to install it sudo ...
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Installing adobe-flashplugin on Ubuntu 16.10 for Firefox

It seems that you are pulling from an old repository. Go to Software & Updates>Other software. Then remove the old repository called: http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu maverick partner Then ...
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Adobe Connect App with Wine 5.0 on Ubuntu 18.04

You don't need Wine to connect to Adobe Connect sesssions on Linux. you just need to switch your browser's user-agent from Linux to Windows ... (and preferably open it in Firefox; Works better in my ...
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What possibilities to use Flash will be there after EOL?

So, using the link provided by @wraith3690-001 I am able to answer my own question :) According to this guide (I recommend to download it for reference before Flash EOL), the Flash player itself will ...
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Configuring dpkg stops processing when calling an HTTP request to Adobe Flash Player

Unfortunately, with Flash having reached EOL and it no longer being supported, the only option you have to fix this is to remove the package and anything depending on it. sudo apt remove ...
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20.04 how to use Adobe Connect in Ubuntu?

This really depends on the server's adobe connect version but you could try adding: &proto=true to the end of the url. So for example https://adobe.connect/rn2eXts5e1b7/?session=...
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Ubuntu software that can edit .mov files created in Adobe after effects

I think the best answer to your question could be Kdenlive, that's the only what I can suggest for Ubuntu/Linux. Kdenlive is an intuitive and powerful multi-track video editor, including most recent ...
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My Adobe Flash plugin has stopped working and cannot be reinstalled

Open the file /etc/apt/sources.list with a text editor. Uncomment (Remove the preceeding #) on the lines: deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu trusty partner deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/...
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How can I determine the version of Adobe Flash currently installed?

You can visit Adobe's homepage in your browser and use their little Flash version check widget. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/about/ Alternatively try the Check Now button at https://helpx.adobe....
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How can I install Adobe Flash player on Ubuntu 20.04?

You can't, Adobe stopped supporting Flash and all Flash games and other things that use Flash will be blocked. Although you can still install Flash today but it is discouraged as unofficial packages ...
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Is it possible to write Kindle ebook with LibreOffice

Certainly it is possible. Just write your book in LibreOffice Writer, save it, and export it to PDF using the built-in export function, which even has its own button.
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Adobe Flashplayer plugin - when will this be upgraded on Ubuntu?

I will neither talk about the security issues related to using proprietary plugins (that recently proved being faulty in many ways), nor about the ethical implications in it. I will just talk about ...
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App service alternative to Adobe Flash Media (Server & Live Encoder)

You can also review Ant Media Server. Ant Media Server Low Latency solutions are awesome. Ant Media Server is an open source media server that supports: Ultra Low Latency Adaptive One to Many WebRTC ...
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Google Web Designer or Adobe Edge Animate Alternative for Linux?

There is a Google Web Designer for Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/openSUSE). You can download it from here.
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Is there a good alternative to Adobe Flash on Linux that's not a CPU hog?

Quoted from here It will ultimately require two: Gnash and Lightspark. The two projects cover different versions of the Flash specification; Gnash is the more mature project, and supports Flash ...
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How do I get Adobe Reader to work in Ubuntu 14.04?

As of February 2015, the only solution that worked for me is the following: sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ precise partner" sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install ...
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How to install adobe flash for Chromium

Close Chromium Install the Pepper Flash package with this command: sudo apt-get install pepperflashplugin-nonfree Open Chromium.
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PPA for Adobe Brackets in 16.04

There is a PPA by Webupd8 team. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/brackets sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install brackets Webupd8 offers many PPAs. You can get PPA for atom and sublime ...
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Adobe Digital Editions ADE 4.5.4 + wine doesn't work

According to the Wine Application Database Version 4.5 works well with the development version 2.5 of wine. Instruction on how to obtain and install this version is available here. In a nutshell, the ...
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