Install Rise Player on Linux

Note: Linux Terminals are case sensitive. You'll need to enter the commands in this article exactly as they are shown. CAPS lock should be disabled.

1. Do not use the sudo command to install Rise Player. The installation will fail.
2. Download the proper version of Rise Player for your Operating System, either 32-bit or 64-bit.
   • Download Rise Player for Ubuntu 32-bit
   • Download Rise Player for Ubuntu 64-bit
3. Open Terminal with the keyboard combination Ctrl + Alt + T.
4. In Terminal navigate to the directory where the Installer is saved. By default this is the Downloads directory. Use the following command to move to the Downloads directory:

   cd ~/Downloads

Install on a 32-bit OS.

1. Enable Installer to run as an executable with the following command:
   

   chmod +x installer-lnx-32.sh 

2. Run the Installer with the following command:
   

   ./installer-lnx-32.sh

3. If you are prompted to install Microsoft Fonts, use the down arrow key on your keyboard to select OK, then press enter.

Install on a 64-bit OS.

1. Enable Installer to run as an executable with the following command:
   

   chmod +x installer-lnx-64.sh

2. Run the Installer with the following command:
   

   ./installer-lnx-64.sh

3. If you are prompted to install Microsoft Fonts, use the down arrow key on your keyboard to select OK, then press enter.

How to tell if you should download the 32-bit or 64-bit version.

1. Open Terminal. You can use the keyboard combination Ctrl + Alt + T to do this.
2. Type uname -i in Terminal.
3. If you see x86_64 or ia64 then you should download the 64-bit version of Rise Player
4. If you see i386 or i486 or i586 or i686 then your Operating System is 32-bit.
   

Ensuring your Operating System auto logins in

1. Click System Settings.
2. Click User Settings.
3. Toggle Automatic Login to On.
4. Reboot your Media Player to ensure your account automatically logs in.