Install Browser on Linux

Install Browser on Linux

Introduction

Until now, Linux users have primarily relied on the command line for their browser access. For effortless web browsing on your Linux virtual machine, a single click installation of Firefox is the optimal choice.

We have considered including a default browser in the Linux template, but in the meantime, here are the steps to effortlessly install and configure Firefox on your Linux VM.

Installation

  1. Log in in your Linux VM Interface through Bastion RDP.
  2. Go to the command line and turn the Proxy Off.
  3. Restart the Linux VM (log-off and log-in).
  4. Go to the command line again and type: sudo snap install firefox
  5. After the installation, you can type 'firefox' in the command line and Firefox will open.
Firefox has been successfully installed. 

For convenient access, simply navigate to the taskbar Application Finder in your Linux VM Interface, search for Firefox, and add it to your taskbar by dragging and dropping.

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