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How to install Foxit Reader version 2.4.1 on Ubuntu 18.04

To install Foxit Reader Version 2.4.1 on Ubuntu 18.04

Foxit Reader is a multi-lingual, freemium PDF tool that is used to view, edit, create, digitally sign, and print PDF files. It is available for both 64 bit and 32-bit architectures. It is really so simple to install Foxit Reader version 2.4.1 on Ubuntu 18.04 and this tutorial covers the ground in the same process.

Installing Foxit Reader Version 2.4.1

Before starting your installation go to /opt directory. 

root@linuxhelp:~# cd /opt


We have to download the Foxit reader package using wget command. 

root@linuxhelp:/opt# wget http://cdn01.foxitsoftware.com/pub/foxit/reader/desktop/linux/2.x/2.4/en_us/FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz
--2018-04-17 09:53:51--  http://cdn01.foxitsoftware.com/pub/foxit/reader/desktop/linux/2.x/2.4/en_us/FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz
Resolving cdn01.foxitsoftware.com (cdn01.foxitsoftware.com)... 64.62.208.4, 64.62.208.5, 64.62.208.6, ...
Connecting to cdn01.foxitsoftware.com (cdn01.foxitsoftware.com)|64.62.208.4|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 73664057 (70M) [application/x-gzip]
Saving to: ‘ FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz’ 

FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Serve 100%[==========================================> ]  70.25M   287KB/s    in 4m 11s  

2018-04-17 09:58:03 (286 KB/s) - ‘ FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz’  saved [73664057/73664057]


After downloading we have to extract the downloading file. 

root@linuxhelp:/opt# ls
FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz
root@linuxhelp:/opt# tar -zxvf FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz 
FoxitReader.enu.setup.2.4.1.0609(r08f07f8).x64.run


We have to run the extracted file. 

root@linuxhelp:/opt# ls
FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz  ' FoxitReader.enu.setup.2.4.1.0609(r08f07f8).x64.run' 
root@linuxhelp:/opt# ./FoxitReader.enu.setup.2.4.1.0609(r08f07f8).x64.run


Here it will show Foxitreader setup, here we have to select a location then click and continue.

Here it will show license agreement click I accept the license and click next.


Here it will show Foxit reader setup, here installation running and click finish.



The Foxit reader application now appears on your screen.

With this, the method to install Foxit Reader Version 2.4.1 on Ubuntu 18.04 comes to an end.

Tag : Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
what is the purpose of using the foxit reader in ubuntu?
A
Foxit Reader is a multi-lingual, freemium PDF tool that is used to view, edit, create, digitally sign, and print PDF files. It is available for both 64 bit and 32-bit architectures. It is really so simple to install Foxit Reader version 2.4.1 on Ubuntu 18.04
Q
how to setup the foxit reader in ubuntu?
A
it will show Foxitreader setup, here we have to select a location then click and continue.
it will show license agreement click I accept the license and click next.
it will show Foxit reader setup, here installation running and click finish.
Q
How do I upgrade from Foxit PhantomPDF 5.x to the latest version?
A
Current paid and registered customers will receive an e-mail from Foxit Software Inc. explaining the upgrade process. You can get the download link from the mail.
Q
Is there a cost associated with this upgrade for foxit reader?
A
Yes. If you want to upgrade to Foxit PhantomPDF standard/business 6.0, please go to below link
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/shopping/upgrade.php to get the detailed upgrade price.
Q
how to download the foxit reader package in terminal?
A
We have to download the Foxit reader package using wget command.
wget http://cdn01.foxitsoftware.com/pub/foxit/reader/desktop/linux/2.x/2.4/en_us/FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz