How to install Epiphany browser in Ubuntu

To install Epiphany browser in Ubuntu

Epiphany is an open source web browser for the Linux desktop environment. It provides a simple and easy-to-use internet browsing experience. Epiphany supports plugins that enhance its default functionality. Installation of Epiphany browser in Ubuntu is explained in this article.

Installation of Epiphany browser

First add the required repository with the following command.

root@user1-linuxhelp:~# add-apt-repository ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3
More info: https://launchpad.net/~gnome3-team/+archive/ubuntu/gnome3
Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it
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gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK

Update the added repository with " apt-get update" command.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# apt-get update
Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily InRelease
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com wily-security InRelease [65.9 kB]                                
Get:2 http://ppa.launchpad.net wily InRelease [20.8 kB]  
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Hit http://in.archive.ubuntu.com wily-backports/universe Translation-en                                           
100% [Packages 0 B]                                                                                               
Fetched 1,948 kB in 1min 25s (22.8 kB/s)                                                                          
Reading package lists... Done

Now its time to install epiphany package with the below given command.

root@user1-linuhelp:~# apt-get install epiphany-browser
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following extra packages will be installed:
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update-alternatives: using /usr/bin/epiphany-browser to provide /usr/bin/gnome-www-browser (gnome-www-browser) in auto mode
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.21-0ubuntu4) ...

Here you can able to view an awesome browser.

Enjoy surfing!