Flash works great in Ubuntu. However, there are two different “non-free” flash plugins to choose from. I was a bit confused by this little oddity. Both packages claimed to have the same version of flash (10.0.22.87). So I installed the package called “flashplugin-nonfree”.
That seemed to work great on all the sites I visited— except Hulu. I had no clue why. All other sites that I visited seemed to work great.
So I went to Ubuntu’s Add/Remove app searching for answers. I found the “Ubuntu Restricted Extras”. But it wouldn’t let me install, telling me that I needed to go to the Synaptic package manager. Sure, no problem. I was trying to do it the Ubuntu-way, but I’ll do what they ask.
So I jumped into Synaptic package manager and chose to uninstall the “flashplugin-nonfree” package and install the “adobe-flashplugin” package. Keep in mind, Ubuntu reports that they are the same version.
Well, Hulu doesn’t work and that just won’t do. Hulu is a staple in this geeks entertainment diet. If I don’t have Hulu, I’m a grumpy(er) geek indeed.
So, Synaptic does its thing and installs the “adobe-flashplugin”. Guess what? Hulu works! But I’ll be honest, I’m still unsure what the difference is between “flashplugin-nonfree” and “adobe-flashplugin”. But who cares? I have Hulu lovin’ again. :-)
