Linux Install Google Chrome Browser [ Ubuntu, Suse, Debian, Fedora ]

How do I install Google Chrome browser under Linux operating systems? How do I install google-chrome-beta_current_amd64.deb or google-chrome-beta_current_x86_64.rpm file under Linux?

Google Chrome is another web browser which runs web pages and applications with lightning speed due to its superior JavaScript rendering engine.

Step #1: Download Chrome Browser

Visit this url and download the package for Linux desktop.

Fig.01: Please select your download package format

Fig.01: Please select your download package format

Save .deb or .rpm package at /tmp directory.

Step #2: Install Google Chrome Browser

Open the terminal and type the following command to install the same under Debian or Ubuntu Linux:

cd /tmp
sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-beta_current_amd64.deb

If you are using Suse or Fedora Linux, enter:

 
rpm -ivh google-chrome-beta_current_x86_64.rpm

How Do I Run Google Chrome Browser?

You can launch Google Chrome browser by visiting the Application > Internet > Google Chrome. Or type the following command at a bash prompt:

google-chrome &

Fig.02: Linux Google Chrome In Action

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