

deb packages created with alien may differ from the same type of packages offered by third-party organizations. Some third-party repositories, like those maintained by [ Medibuntu, have introduced authentication procedures which help ensure the integrity of the available files.Package removal can be accomplished via the Terminal or Synaptic. Third-party repositories may offer updates. The installation methods presented below are listed in priority to allow the best integration with Ubuntu. ! RealPlayer can be installed through a variety of methods.

When an newer version of RealPlayer becomes available change the file name accordingly in the terminal commands presented in this guide. It is located in the non-free section of third-party repositories which the user must specifically enable. Please Note: RealPlayer is proprietary software, is not supported by the Ubuntu community, and is not available from the official Ubuntu repositories. RealPlayer for Linux is based on the open-source Helix Player which can be found at the Helix Community Website. It supports a number of audio and video codecs such as realaudio, realvideo, mp3, ogg vorbis and theora, h263, and AAC. ! RealPlayer is a media player originally developed by RealNetworks in 1995.
