How to install Yandex browser on Ubuntu 16.04

How to install Yandex browser on Ubuntu 16.04

Yandex browser is a freeware, cross-platform chromium-based Internet browser developed by Russian search engine provider. The browser checks webpage security with the Yandex security system and checks the downloaded files with anti-virus software. It also uses the Opera software' s Turbo technology to speed web browsing on slow connections. This tutorial explains the Yandex browser on Ubuntu 16.04.

Features

  • Modern and clean user interface
  • Uses Blink engine for fast browsing experience
  • Built-in pepper flash player
  • Uses DNSCrypt technology to prevent DNS spoofing or cache poisoning attacks

Installation procedure

To start with the installation procedure, Create a configuration file named yandex-browser.list configuration file and add the following contents in the file. Save and exit from the file.

root@linuxhelpubnt:~# nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yandex-browser.list
deb [arch=amd64] http://repo.yandex.ru/yandex-browser/deb beta main

Download the yandex key file by executing the following wget command.

root@linuxhelpubnt:~# wget https://repo.yandex.ru/yandex-browser/YANDEX-BROWSER-KEY.GPG
--2017-08-23 06:26:08--  https://repo.yandex.ru/yandex-browser/YANDEX-BROWSER-KEY.GPG
Resolving repo.yandex.ru (repo.yandex.ru)... 213.180.204.183, 2a02:6b8::183
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YANDEX-BROWSER-KEY.GPG 100%[===========================> ]   3.06K  --.-KB/s    in 0s      

2017-08-23 06:26:09 (362 MB/s) - ‘ YANDEX-BROWSER-KEY.GPG’  saved [3137/3137]

Import the yandex key file by executing the following command.

root@linuxhelpubnt:~# apt-key add YANDEX-BROWSER-KEY.GPG
OK

Update the system by running the apt-get update command.

root@linuxhelpubnt:~# apt-get update
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-security InRelease [102 kB]
Hit:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial InRelease
Get:3 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-updates InRelease [102 kB]
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Fetched 5,157 B in 26s (194 B/s)                                                                                   
Reading package lists... Done

Install the yandex beta package by executing the following apt-get update command.

root@linuxhelpubnt:~# apt-get install yandex-browser-beta
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
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update-alternatives: using /usr/bin/yandex-browser-beta to provide /usr/bin/yandex-browser (yandex-browser) in auto mode
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.23-0ubuntu3) &hellip 

The yandex package is installed in the system. To run the application, type the package name in the ubuntu dashboard. Click on the icon to run the application.

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The Yandex browser is running successfully. Browse your favorite sites from yandex browser.


The installation procedure of Yandex browser on Ubuntu 16.04 is done successfully.

Tag : Browser Ubuntu
Comment
Jules
Feb 12 2018
Hey good way to install Yandex-browser; Just later is to clean a little bit cause: W: Target Packages (main/binary-amd64/Packages) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yandex-browser-beta.list:3 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yandex-browser.list:1 ;)
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FAQ
Q
I get the "Your clock is ahead" error message What should I do?
A
Site certificates that guarantee that your connection is safe have a limited validity period. If the certificate is expired, then it is not safe to send data to the website.
Q
How can I turn on the family content filter?
A
You can't filter search content directly in the browser. However, you can enable Family search in Yandex Search.
Q
What was its unique features?
A
Modern and clean user interface Uses Blink engine for fast browsing experience Built-in pepper flash player Uses DNSCrypt technology to prevent DNS spoofing or cache poisonin
Q
How about its installtion in ubtuntu's latest release?
A
Which is almost same you can also refer them in "https://www.linuxhelp.com/how-to-install-yandex-18-4-on-ubuntu-18-04/"
Q
What type of virus protection does Yandex.Browser offer?
A
Yandex.Browser checks all executable and archived files for viruses, and blocks pages that may spread malware.