In this article, we’ll be discussing how to downgrade the Chromium browser on Ubuntu 18.04. There might be several reasons why you need to do this, such as compatibility issues with newer versions or specific functionality available only in an older version. Before proceeding, please be aware that using an older version of a browser can expose your system to potential security risks. Always ensure that you understand the implications before downgrading.
To downgrade Chromium on Ubuntu 18.04, you can add the Chromium Team official repository to your system and install a specific version using the apt-get command. If the desired version is not available in the official repositories, you can manually download the Debian package from the international repository Chromium pool and install it using the dpkg command.
Understanding Chromium and Ubuntu
Chromium is an open-source browser project that forms the basis for the Google Chrome browser. It’s a popular choice among Linux users, especially those using Ubuntu, a Debian-based Linux operating system.
Adding the Chromium Repository
To downgrade Chromium, we first need to add the Chromium Team official repository to our system. This can be done by running the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://git.launchpad.net/~chromium-team/chromium-browser/+git/snap-from-sourceThis command uses git clone to clone the Chromium repository from its source on the internet to your local machine. The URL after git clone is the location of the Chromium repository.
Checking Available Chromium Packages
Once the repository is added, we can check the available Chromium packages for Ubuntu 18.04. You can visit the following link to see the available packages: Chromium packages for Ubuntu 18.04
Installing a Specific Chromium Version
From the list of available packages, locate the specific version you want to install. For example, if you want to install version 79.0.3945.79, you would use the following command:
sudo apt-get install chromium-browser=79.0.3945.79In this command, sudo gives you administrative permissions, apt-get install is the command to install a package, and chromium-browser=79.0.3945.79 specifies the package and version number to install.
Manual Installation
If the specific version is not available in the official repositories, you can manually download the Debian package for the desired version from the international repository Chromium pool. Once downloaded, you can install it using the dpkg command:
sudo dpkg -i /path/to/your/package.debIn this command, sudo dpkg -i is used to install a Debian package, and /path/to/your/package.deb should be replaced with the actual path to the downloaded package.
Conclusion
Downgrading Chromium on Ubuntu 18.04 requires some knowledge of the terminal and package management systems. Always remember to consider the potential security risks before downgrading to an older version of any software. It’s generally recommended to keep your software up to date to benefit from the latest features and security patches.
Downgrading Chromium can expose your system to potential security risks. It is important to understand the implications and risks before proceeding with the downgrade.
There might be several reasons for downgrading Chromium, such as compatibility issues with newer versions or specific functionality available only in an older version.
To add the Chromium repository, you can run the command git clone https://git.launchpad.net/~chromium-team/chromium-browser/+git/snap-from-source in the terminal.
You can visit the link Chromium packages for Ubuntu 18.04 to see the available Chromium packages for Ubuntu 18.04.
To install a specific version of Chromium, you can use the command sudo apt-get install chromium-browser=<version_number>, replacing <version_number> with the desired version number.
If the specific version is not available in the official repositories, you can manually download the Debian package for the desired version from the international repository Chromium pool. Once downloaded, you can install it using the sudo dpkg -i /path/to/your/package.deb command, replacing /path/to/your/package.deb with the actual path to the downloaded package.
