#Unlock the Ultimate World Cup Experience: Install Sopcast on Ubuntu and Tune In to Every Game on Your Computer!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for soccer fans- the FIFA World Cup is finally here! With the excitement and anticipation mounting, many fans are eager to watch every game live, without missing out on any action.
While cable TV subscriptions and sports streaming services offer coverage of the World Cup, these options are often expensive and limited to certain countries. Fortunately, there is a free and easy solution that allows you to watch every game of the World Cup on your Ubuntu computer- the open-source software program, Sopcast.
Sopcast allows users to stream live television online and is popular among soccer fans for its reliability and high-quality video streams. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install and use Sopcast on your Ubuntu computer to unlock the ultimate World Cup experience:
- Install Sopcast on your Ubuntu computer
- Open the Terminal application on your Ubuntu computer
- Type in the following command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lyc256/sopcast-player
- Press Enter and type in your Ubuntu password when prompted
- Wait for the repository to install and then type in the following command: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install sopcast-player
- Press Enter and wait for Sopcast to install on your Ubuntu computer
- Launch Sopcast and find the World Cup game you want to watch
- Open the Sopcast application from your Ubuntu applications menu
- Navigate to “Live Channels” and select the “World Cup” category
- Choose the game you want to watch and click on the corresponding link
And voila, you’re ready to watch the World Cup game of your choice on your Ubuntu computer, completely for free! Sopcast offers a range of video quality options, so you can tailor your viewing experience to your internet connection speed and hardware capabilities. Additionally, Sopcast also offers the option to record and save the game for later viewing, which can be useful if you’re unable to watch a game live or want to rewatch a particularly exciting match.
In conclusion, installing and using Sopcast on your Ubuntu computer is a simple and effective way to tune in to every game of the World Cup without breaking the bank. With its ease-of-use and reliable video streams, Sopcast is a must-have for any soccer fan wanting to enhance their World Cup viewing experience.
As the 2010 World Cup getting closer and closer, soccer fanatics who are not able to catch it on the TV has started to hit the Web to look for alternative sources to support their favorite teams. Needless to say, P2P is one of the most popular resources.
However, to be able to watch P2P video, you will need to install a custom player. Sopcast is the most popular among all P2P players. Sopcast is available for Windows and Linux. The installation in Windows is pretty straightforward, but it can be very tricky in Linux. Let’s see how you can get it install in Ubuntu.
Download the dependencies
Download libstdc++5.deb (for x86) or libstdc++5.deb (for amd64)
Double click the deb file to install.
Install Sopcast
Open a terminal. Add the following repository and install the app.
That’s it. You should be able to find the Sopcast Player in Applications -> Sound & Video.
Configure Firefox
To configure your Firefox to open “sop://” link automatically in Sopcast Player:
Type about:config in the address bar.
Click the button “I’ll be careful, I promise!”
Right click anywhere on the screen and select “New -> String”
Enter “network.protocol-handler.app.sop” (without the quote) in the preferences name
Enter “/usr/bin/sopcast-player” as the value.
If you are using Firefox 3.6 and above, you need to change the value of “network.protocol-handler.expose-all” to “false”
Now, when you click on the sop:// link, a window will open and prompt you for the application to open the link. Navigate to /usr/bin/sopcast-player. remember to check the box “remember my choice for sop link”.
Whenever you open a sopcast link, it will automatically open in sopcast player.
Update: After you have associated the sop link with Sopcast player, go back to the about:config page and change the value of “network.protocol-handler.expose-all” back to “true“, else you won’t be able to open any links.
What other means do you use to watch World Cup in your computer?
Damien Oh started writing tech articles since 2007 and has over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. He is proficient in Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iOS, and worked as a part time WordPress Developer. He is currently the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Make Tech Easier.
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