Introduction:
Are you facing difficulties installing Google Chrome on your Oracle Enterprise Linux? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Google Chrome on Oracle Enterprise Linux. We will address common issues and provide troubleshooting solutions to ensure a successful installation. Let’s dive in!
The google.repo File
To begin the installation process, you need to create a google.repo file and store it in the yum.repos.d directory. Here are the contents of the google.repo file:
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[google-chrome]
name=google-chrome – 64-bit
baseurl=http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/rpm/stable/x86_64
enabled=1
gpgcheck=1
gpgkey=https://dl-ssl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub
The Command
As a root user, execute the following command in the shell to initiate the installation process:
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yum install google-chrome-stable
Resolving Dependencies
Upon running the installation command, the system will begin the dependency resolution process. This step ensures that all the necessary components are available for the installation to proceed smoothly. However, you may encounter some common dependency issues, which we will address in the following sections.
Missing Dependency: libcurl.so.4()(64bit)
One common error you might encounter is the missing dependency of libcurl.so.4()(64bit). To resolve this, follow the steps below:
- Open the terminal as a root user.
- Run the command:
yum install libcurl
Missing Dependency: lsb >= 4.0
If you come across the missing dependency of lsb >= 4.0, follow these steps to overcome it:
- Open the terminal as a root user.
- Run the command:
yum install redhat-lsb
Missing Dependency: libc.so.6(GLIBC_2.11)(64bit)
To address the missing dependency of libc.so.6(GLIBC_2.11)(64bit), follow the steps below:
- Open the terminal as a root user.
- Run the command:
yum update glibc
Installing an Earlier Version of Google Chrome
If your Oracle Enterprise Linux version has an older GLIBC, you can still install Google Chrome by following these steps:
- Visit http://orion.lcg.ufrj.br/RPMS/myrpms/google/ in your web browser.
- Download the compatible version of Google Chrome, such as
google-chrome-stable-27.0.1453.110-202711.x86_64.rpm
. - Open the terminal as a root user.
- Run the command:
sudo yum install /path-to/google-chrome-stable-27.0.1453.110-202711.x86_64.rpm
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Google Chrome on your Oracle Enterprise Linux system. We hope this guide has been helpful in addressing any installation issues you encountered. Now you can enjoy a fast and reliable browsing experience with Google Chrome.