Trouble Installing Discs with Linux OS

If you are having issues installing a disc set on a Linux system, here are a few things you can try.

Installer will not launch:

• Try the latest version of the X-Plane installer from our website.
• If the installer will not run at all, run chmod u+x on it to make sure it is executable. If it still will not launch, run it from a terminal to collect error information.

Installation fails at some point:

• If the installer fails on a particular file of a given DVD, verify that the entire DVD is readable by copying its contents to your hard drive temporarily, or by running a shell command like md5 that will read from the entire DVD.

If the first DVD works correctly but subsequent DVDs are not recognized:

• During the installation process, you will be prompted to eject disc #1 and insert disc #2. Instead of using the eject button on the physical DVD tray, we recommend that Linux users right-click on the DVD icon and select "eject." (Sometimes using the tray button will result in two mounted DVD's, and the installer won't be able to find the new disc.)
• Quit running apps like the terminal that might prevent unmounting.
• Launch the installer from the user interface (UI) instead of the terminal. (Sometimes the terminal app will keep the first DVD mounted even after it has been physically ejected.)

If you are still having issues with your disc installation after trying this, you can contact our support page with the link at the bottom of this page.