How to install Adobe reader on ubuntu 12.04

Install Adobe reader on ubuntu 12.04 :

Adobe reader is the best PDF document viewer . In the article we can see how to install adobe reader on ubuntu 12.04  .

Command mode installation:

Step 1 » Before starting the installation we need to update the repository

krizna@leela:~$ sudo apt-get update

Step 2 » Now enable Canonical partner repository by typing the below command

krizna@leela:~$ sudo apt-add-repository "deb http://archive.canonical.com/ $(lsb_release -sc) partner"

Step 3 » Again we need to update the repository

krizna@leela:~$ sudo apt-get update

Step 4 » Now install adobe reader by typing the below command

krizna@leela:~$ sudo apt-get install acroread

It will take some time to download and install adobe reader package along with dependencies .

Step 5 » In the last stage of installation , you will be prompted to set adobe reader as a default pdf document viewer . Just press “Enter”  and wait for the installation to complete .

Step 6 » Now goto Dash home and type ” Adobe” in the search , you can see “Adobe Reader 9”  icon . just click the icon to open adobe reader and you will be prompted to accept license agreement at the first launch , just press “Accept” .

That’s it . Good luck