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VLC media player fails to install on Ubuntu 18.04

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I have been trying for months to install the VLC media player on my Dell Optiplex 755 computer, with no success. I get an error message, "VLC media player failed to install", when I try to install the program. My operating system is Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Is this media player no longer usable with that particular OS? I am presently using the Spotify music player (which does work with my current OS), but would like to get the VLC media player again, as I accidentally deleted the latter some time ago. I also tried to install VLC media player using the command line, but the system is asking for a password which I presently do not have. If I could install VLC media player via the command line, my problem would be solved. What am I doing wrong in the installation process?

Thank you.

Jeff (jeff5613)

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The password you're asked for, is probably the root password which is mandatory for any app installation. If you don't have it, you can't install any application.
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