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How to Find the Temporary Flash Video File in Ubuntu 10.04

There are various methods that flash videos can be copied from the web. Mostly, it requires installing software, like one of the many YouTube downloaders available. But in Ubuntu, you can directly copy and store them on your hard drive.

Whenever you watch flash-based videos on the Internet using Firefox, it gets stored in a temporary file folder on Ubuntu Lucid (10.04).

So, where does Firefox store flash in Ubuntu? After the video has finished playing, do not close your browser yet.

Finding it is simple: Just go to Places > Computer > File System > tmp folder.

Places

Penguin mascot typically associated with Linux operating systems.

Computer

File System

Screenshot of a computer desktop displaying a file manager with various folder icons.

tmp

File directory view on a Linux operating system showing various folders and files.

When in the tmp folder, you'll see a file "FlashXXxx..." and that's it! Copy and save this file on your hard drive.

To play the video, download and install VLC Media Player.

Remember to delete the file after watching.

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