it's possible i'm misunderstanding this, but after a fresh install of f11b x86_64, the first time i try to view a web page with an embedded flash video, i get the standard "you need a plug-in, would you like to get it?", followed by downloading and installing the adobe flash plugin.
however, it has no effect since (i'm guessing) this is an x86_64 install, not i386. and i'm aware of the extra work one has to go thru for 64-bit flash support:
http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f10.html#flash
does that first attempt at installing a flash player take into account whether it's an i386 or x86_64 install? it doesn't seem to, which is going to leave 64-bit users more than a little confused if they don't appreciate the difference and they end up with what is allegedly a successful plugin install that still doesn't work.
or have i misread something?
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On Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 05:44:40AM -0400, Robert P. J. Day wrote:
it's possible i'm misunderstanding this, but after a fresh install of f11b x86_64, the first time i try to view a web page with an embedded flash video, i get the standard "you need a plug-in, would you like to get it?", followed by downloading and installing the adobe flash plugin.
however, it has no effect since (i'm guessing) this is an x86_64 install, not i386. and i'm aware of the extra work one has to go thru for 64-bit flash support:
http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-f10.html#flash
does that first attempt at installing a flash player take into account whether it's an i386 or x86_64 install? it doesn't seem to, which is going to leave 64-bit users more than a little confused if they don't appreciate the difference and they end up with what is allegedly a successful plugin install that still doesn't work.
or have i misread something?
Well, a 64-bit proprietary flash plugin IS available, although it's only an alpha version. You can follow mjw's directions and install a 32bit version, but you can go to http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/flashplayer10.html and try the 64-bit version.
You can also use this specfile to build a nice rpm package for yourself: http://rpm.greysector.net/specs/flash-plugin.spec
Regards, R.