8.04 Hardy Heron

Steps to install X-Plane in Hardy Heron

 * Download the DVD Installer if you're installing from DVD, or Demo installer if you want to download the demo.
 * Extract the installer, e.g. to your Desktop.
 * Launch the Terminal application (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
 * If you're using a 32 bit build of Ubuntu (i386):
 * In the Terminal application type sudo apt-get install libopenal0
 * If you're using a 64 bit build of Ubuntu (amd64):
 * Right-click the extracted installer file and rename it so there are no spaces in the name.
 * Download and install the getlibs package.
 * In the Terminal application type getlibs followed by a space.
 * Drag the installer to the Terminal window and press Enter.
 * Follow the instructions.
 * Double-click on the installer to start the installation.
 * Change the target installation directory if desired, and then accept the license agreement to begin the installation.
 * If you're installing from DVD:
 * Download the Updater
 * Extract the Updater to your desktop.
 * Double-click on the updater to get the latest updates.

Known Issues

 * Please be aware that Hardy is using pulse as a sound server for the 1st time in this release.


 * While sound issues are not necessarily fatal, the command line option --no_sound will bypass sound init altogether if needed.