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Linux
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Downloading and installing ScummVM
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There are multiple ways to install ScummVM onto a computer running Linux, and all are accessible from the `ScummVM Downloads page <https://www.scummvm.org/downloads/>`_.
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The Snap Store
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A Snap is an app that is bundled with its dependencies, which makes the install on any Linux operating system very easy. Snap comes pre-installed on Debian and Ubuntu-based distributions, but can be installed on any Linux distribution by following the instructions on the `Snapcraft website <https://snapcraft.io/>`_.
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The ScummVM Snap comes with a selection of freeware games and demos pre-loaded.
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Enter the following on the command line (using your preferred Terminal application) to install the ScummVM Snap:
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.. code:: bash
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sudo snap install scummvm
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To run ScummVM, enter ``scummvm`` on the command line, or launch ScummVM through the desktop interface by clicking **Menu > Games > ScummVM**.
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Flathub
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Flathub is another way to easily install apps for Linux by using Flatpak. Flatpak comes standard with Fedora-based distributions, but can be installed on any Linux operating system. The `Flathub website <https://flatpak.org/setup/>`_ has excellent install instructions.
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Once Flatpak has been installed, enter the following on the command line to install ScummVM:
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.. code:: bash
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flatpak install flathub org.scummvm.ScummVM
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To run ScummVM, enter the following on the command line:
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.. code:: bash
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flatpak run org.scummvm.ScummVM
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.. note::
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The Flatpak version of ScummVM is sandboxed, meaning that any games will need to be copied into the Documents folders to be accessible by ScummVM.
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:doc:`Command line arguments <../advanced_options/command_line>` can still be passed by adding them after the Flatpak run command.
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Some distributions have the option to install Flatpaks via the graphical desktop interface. To use this option, navigate to the `ScummVM Flatpak page <https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.scummvm.ScummVM>`_ and click the **INSTALL** button. A dialog will appear; choose the **Open with Software Install (default)** option, and click **OK**. You will then be guided through the install process.
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Software Repository
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ScummVM can be found in the software repositories of many Linux distributions. Please note that these may not contain the most up to date version of ScummVM.
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If you are unsure how to install software packages from the software repository for your distribution, you may find `this article <https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-software-in-various-linux-distros/>`_ useful.
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To run ScummVM, enter ``scummvm`` on the command line, or launch ScummVM through the desktop interface by clicking **Menu > Games > ScummVM**
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Installing release binaries
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At this time, binary packages are only released for Debian and Ubuntu. Find and download the ScummVM version that corresponds to your operating system and architecture. To install a ``.deb`` package:
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.. code:: bash
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sudo apt install /path/to/package/name.deb
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In this situation, replace the ``/path/to/package/name.deb`` with the actual path to the downloaded ``.deb`` package. The APT software manager will handle the installation.
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To run ScummVM, enter ``scummvm`` on the command line, or launch ScummVM through the desktop interface by clicking **Menu > Games > ScummVM**.
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**Congratulations!**
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ScummVM is now installed and ready for you to :doc:`add your games <../getting_started/adding_games>`!
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