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.
- Do not use the sudo command to install Rise Player. The installation will fail.
- Download the proper version of Rise Player for your Operating System, either 32-bit or 64-bit.
- Open Terminal with the keyboard combination Ctrl + Alt + T.
- 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.
- Enable Installer to run as an executable with the following command:
chmod +x installer-lnx-32.sh
- Run the Installer with the following command:
./installer-lnx-32.sh
- 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.
- Enable Installer to run as an executable with the following command:
chmod +x installer-lnx-64.sh
- Run the Installer with the following command:
./installer-lnx-64.sh
- If you are prompted to install Microsoft Fonts, use the down arrow key on your keyboard to select OK, then press enter.
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How to tell if you should download the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
- Open Terminal. You can use the keyboard combination Ctrl + Alt + T to do this.
- Type
uname -i
in Terminal. - If you see x86_64 or ia64 then you should download the 64-bit version of Rise Player
- If you see i386 or i486 or i586 or i686 then your Operating System is 32-bit.
Ensuring your Operating System auto logins in
- Click System Settings.
- Click User Settings.
- Toggle Automatic Login to On.
- Reboot your Media Player to ensure your account automatically logs in.