How to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu
El tutorial today is about "How to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu" and we will show the most direct and reliable way to install said Web navigator about the latest current version of one of the best known and most used Operating Systems free and open, that is, «Ubuntu 21.10».
In addition, we will delve into the reasons for «Why install Google Chrome on Ubuntu », if the default is installed Mozilla Firefox web browser. What in addition, is free and open as opposed to Google Chrome which is proprietary and closed.
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Before starting this tutorial on "Install Chrome on Ubuntu", we will leave for those interested in exploring some of our previous related posts with «Ubuntu and Chrome», the following links to them. So that they can do it easily, if you want to increase or strengthen your knowledge on this point, at the end of reading this publication:
“Ubuntu is currently an open source Operating System for desktops, laptops, servers and other devices and equipment. Currently, Ubuntu Desktop maintains 2 stable versions, version 20.04.X LTS that includes long-term support (Long-Term Support) and version 21.10.X with the most modern applications and possible features." How to install Virtual Box on Ubuntu
How to install Google Chrome on Ubuntu successfully?
Why install Chrome on Ubuntu?
Although, the Mozilla Firefox web browser It is free, open, modern and very complete, it is also not a secret that it is not perfect or great in many points, like the current RAM memory consumption, both when starting up and having many tabs open.
And furthermore, since no system, software or application It is perfect, if not perfectible in time, one of the best options will always be to use as much as possible and in parallel with another similar app to complement another as necessary.
3 good reasons
However, whether on "Ubuntu" or other free and open, or proprietary and closed Operating Systems, these are 3 good reasons among many existing for "Install Chrome on Ubuntu":
- It has excellent management of RAM memory consumption: Both when starting up and when managing multiple tabs open at the same time.
- Includes a huge catalog of high-quality plugins and themes: Which makes it very customizable, optimizable and improvable tailored to each user.
- It comes by default with a great configuration for all types of users: Both in the field of visual appearance, as well as its basic configurations and navigation and security functions. What makes it fast, efficient and safe when browsing the web, and almost all types of websites with any type of technology implemented.
1 more good reason
And for these 3 good reasons and many more, «Chrome» is one of Web browsers used today, and it will always be an excellent and recommended option to maintain and elevate the productivity of almost any user about "Ubuntu" or other free and open, or proprietary and closed Operating Systems.
In addition, almost all of us who surf the Internet use 1 or more applications or services of the Google IT ecosystem, which of course, works many times better on your own web browser.
Better installation ways
As is evident, the best way to install any software, system, program or application will always be directly from its official website. And for the case of "Install Chrome on Ubuntu" we will do exactly the same. So the steps will be the following:
- Visit your official download section on its official website using Mozilla Firefox that comes pre-installed.
- Press the button called «Download Chrome». Button that can be clearly seen in the first and second images of this article.
- Open the "Download" folder of the User we are using.
At this point, there are 2 different ways to finish "Install Chrome on Ubuntu". And these are:
From the Software Installation application
- Right click on the downloaded Google Chrome file and press the option "Open with install software".
- Press the button «Install» in the application of Ubuntu Software Installation and wait for the process to finish.
- Run Google Chrome from the Applications Menu.
From Terminal (Console)
- Right click on a blank area of the folder «Download» and press the option to "Open in a terminal."
- Execute the following command on the Port:
«sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb» - Run Google Chrome from the Applications Menu.
Screenshots of the installation process
Common initial steps
Installation via GUI
Installation via CLI
Common final steps
"Connect with the world using the browser created by Google: Google provides powerful tools that allow you to connect, play, work and do everything. And all of it works in Chrome. Productivity even offline Integrating offline mode with applications like Gmail and Documents lets you work even when you can't connect to a Wi-Fi network." Google
Summary
In summary, «Install Chrome on Ubuntu » It is not only an excellent idea to complement or accompany the Mozilla Firefox browser which is already pre-installed in «Ubuntu 21.10» rather, in reality it is usually more favorable and productive When using frequently or in a work / professional way, some of the native applications of the Technological Giant of Google, Such as Gmail, Google Pay, GDrive or Google Assistant, among many others.
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