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Should I install the ubuntu-restricted-extras package?

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I installed Firefox beta 9 and the flash plugin as a .tar.gz file. I unpacked it, installed it and now I can watch YouTube videos smoothly.

But I want to play mp3 codecs and other restricted stuff on my laptop. Should I uninstall the flash plugin for Firefox or just install the ubuntu-restricted-extras package (which contains everything I need)?

If I install the package without uninstalling the plugin, will anything bad happen?

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answered 3 Years ago ightrushi · Accepted Answer

No it does not matter if you already have flash installed. Personally, I always install the restricted extras and I have never experienced any problems or clashes with flash or any other codecs. I also use Firefox.