How to Install Chrome on Linux

Installing Chrome on Linux using the Terminal

For users familiar with the Terminal installing Chrome is a straightforward process. It only involves a few commands and minimal user interaction.

Following are the steps to install Chrome on Ubuntu using the terminal:-

Step 1: Installing wget utility

wget is a command line utility used for downloading files without user intervention. The latest Ubuntu version comes with wget pre-installed. 

Use the following command to check if you have wget or not:-

Command

wget –version

 

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If you don’t see something similar to the output above, you should install wget using the following command:-

Command

sudo apt install wget

 

Once it is installed, you can move to the next step.

Step 2: Downloading the Chrome Package

We will now use the wget utility to download the latest .deb package of Chrome.

Command

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

 

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Step 3: Installing Chrome

Now, using the dpkg command, we will install Chrome using the package downloaded in the previous step.

Command

sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

 

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Step 4: Launching Chrome

Use the following command to launch the freshly installed version of Google Chrome.

Command

google-chrome

 

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The next section will teach you how to install Chrome on Ubuntu Linux using the GUI.

Installing Chrome on Linux using the GUI

Using the GUI to install Chrome is recommended for beginners as the installation experience is similar to other operating systems.

Following are the steps to install Chrome using the GUI:-

Step 1: Open Chrome Download Page

Open the default browser (Firefox) and visit the following URL.

URL

https://www.google.com/chrome/

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Step 2: Download the Chrome Package

Click on the “Download Chrome” button to download the .deb package.

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Step 3: Installing Chrome

Open the downloads folder, double-click on the downloaded package, and open it with “Software Install”.

The installer window will appear, simply click on the install button and wait for it to install.

Step 4: Launching Chrome

Use the following command to launch the freshly installed version of Google Chrome.

Command

google-chrome

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is open-source software?

Open-source software is a type of computer software whose source code is available for everyone to use, modify and distribute. It is usually used for developing software collaboratively with a community of developers. Some examples of open-source software are GIMP, KiCAD, Mozilla Firefox, LibreOffice, etc.

What is a Linux distribution?

A Linux distribution is a complete operating system based on the Linux kernel. It combines various software packages with the Linux kernel, such as desktop environments, system utilities, and package management tools.

What is a Kernel?

A Kernel is the core component of an operating system. It is an intermediary between the computer hardware and the software application in the user space.

Conclusion

In this article, you learned how to install Chrome on Linux using the terminal and the GUI.

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