How to Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (WINE) on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

In this tutorial we will be installing Adobe Acrobat Reader DC application on Wine using the snap software installation tool.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • How to start Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • How to disable network of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC app

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (WINE) on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (WINE) on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux



Software Requirements and Conventions Used

Software Requirements and Linux Command Line Conventions
Category Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used
System Installed or upgraded Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa
Software N/A
Other Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command.
Conventions # – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (WINE) on Ubuntu 20.04 step by step instructions

  1. Begin the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installation by opening the terminal and executing the following snap command:
    $ sudo snap install acrordrdc
    
  2. Once the snap installation is complete execute the acrordrdc command from the terminal as a regular user:
    $ acrordrdc
    
    Be patient, as you will not see anything happening for some time. The reason is that the Wine is getting configured in the background.

    Be patient, as you will not see anything happening for some time. The reason is that the Wine is getting configured in the background.



  3. Wine will continue to configure itself.

    Wine will continue to configure itself. Seat back and relax.

  4. Unintended upgrade might break your Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installation

    The Wine is configured only for a certain version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Unintended upgrade might break your Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installation. For now simply click on the Install button.

  5. The actual Adobe Acrobat Reader DC MS 
 Windows installation executable is being downloaded

    The actual Adobe Acrobat Reader DC MS
    Windows installation executable is being downloaded.

  6. Always open with Protected Mode disabled

    This is an incompatibility issue. Select Always open with Protected Mode disabled.



  7. Proceed on your own risk!

    Signing a blank sheet of paper! Proceed on your own risk!

  8. As a last step disable the network of the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC snap application:
    $ sudo snap disconnect acrordrdc:network