How to Install Opera GX on Ubuntu 20.04

Are you looking for a way to install Opera GX on your Ubuntu 20.04 system? This article will guide you through the process of installing Opera GX from a tarball file.

As the founder of nixCraft, one of the oldest running blogs about Linux and open source, Vivek Gite has written over 7,000 posts and helped numerous readers master IT topics. In this article, we'll explore how to install Opera GX on Ubuntu 20.04 using a tarball file.

Before you begin, make sure you have the necessary files downloaded from the official Opera GX website. The tarball file should be named something like `opera-gx-XX.tar.gz`, where XX represents the version number.

Step 1: Download and Uncompress the Tarball File

Use the wget command or curl command to download the tarball file:

```

wget https://download-opera.com/opera-gx-XX.tar.gz

```

Once downloaded, you can uncompress the tarball file using the following command(s) depending on the extension:

```

tar -xvf opera-gx-XX.tar.gz

```

Step 2: Change Directory and Build/Install Opera GX

Now change the directory using the cd command:

```

cd path-to-opera-gx-src/

```

Next, you need to type the following three commands for building and compiling software on Linux or Unix-like systems:

1. `./configure` - This will configure the software to ensure your system has the necessary functionality and libraries to successfully compile the package.

2. `make` - This will compile all the source files into executable binaries.

3. `make install` - This will install the binaries and any supporting files into the appropriate locations.

The commands should be executed in the order specified above:

```

./configure

make

make install

```

Step 3: Install Opera GX

After running the above commands, you can now install Opera GX on your Ubuntu 20.04 system. The `make install` command will install the binaries and any supporting files into the appropriate locations.

That's it! You have successfully installed Opera GX on your Ubuntu 20.04 system using a tarball file. With this installation, you'll be able to enjoy the features of Opera GX, including its unique design and functionality.

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