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How can I agree to the Microsoft End User License Agreement when installing ttf-mscorefonts on Ubuntu?

I’m trying to set up some fonts on my Ubuntu system, specifically the Microsoft Core Fonts, and I’m running into a bit of a snag. I know I need to install the ttf-mscorefonts package, but when I try to do it, I’m met with the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA). It’s not that I’m againstagreements or anything, but I feel like I’m caught in this weird loop.

So, here’s the thing: I’m really just trying to get some decent fonts for my project. I can’t even remember the last time I actually sat down and read through an EULA in detail—who has the time, right? But I know I can’t just rush through this one. The installation process prompts me to either accept or decline the terms, and I’m really stuck here.

I’ve seen people suggest using the terminal to install the package, which I’m all for since I love keeping my workflow efficient. But every time I try to install it, I get to that agreement part. Is there some hidden command or trick that lets me accept the EULA without having to go through the hassle of clicking through prompts? I would much rather just type a command and move on with my day.

I’m sure there are others out there who’ve faced this same issue. I mean, how did you guys get past the EULA phase? I definitely want to stay within the legal boundaries of using Microsoft fonts, so I don’t want to do anything sketchy. Honestly, if I could just silently agree to the terms without any extra steps, that would be fantastic.

Any guidance on how to handle this would be super appreciated! I’m guessing there’s probably a simple solution that I’m just overlooking. If anyone can share the exact command or a quick walkthrough, I’d be really grateful. Thanks in advance!

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    1. It sounds like you’re having a frustrating experience with the Microsoft Core Fonts installation on Ubuntu! You’re definitely not alone in this struggle. Here’s a way to install the ttf-mscorefonts-installer package and automatically accept the EULA using the terminal.

      First, you’ll want to make sure you have ttf-mscorefonts-installer installed by running the following commands:

      sudo apt update
sudo apt install ttf-mscorefonts-installer

      Now, to avoid the EULA prompt, you can set the debconf frontend to noninteractive mode before the installation. By doing this, you’re telling Ubuntu to go ahead and assume you agree to the EULA without having to click through anything.

      Here’s the command you can run in the terminal:

      echo ttf-mscorefonts-installer shared/ttf-mscorefonts-installer/accepted-mscorefonts-eula boolean true | sudo debconf-set-selections

      Then, you can proceed to install the fonts:

      sudo apt install ttf-mscorefonts-installer

      This should get you through the EULA part without any hassle! Once you do this, you should have the Microsoft Core Fonts installed and ready to use in your projects. Good luck, and happy coding!



    2. To install the Microsoft Core Fonts on your Ubuntu system without getting caught in the EULA loop, you can use the terminal with a specific command that allows you to automatically accept the agreement. Instead of using the standard package installation, you can preload the EULA acceptance. Open your terminal and execute the following command:

      sudo apt install -y ttf-mscorefonts-installer

      This command will use the `-y` option to automatically assume “yes” to any prompts during package installation, including the acceptance of the EULA. Make sure you’ve enabled the multiverse repository since the Microsoft fonts are located there; you can do this by running:

      sudo add-apt-repository multiverse

      After that, run `sudo apt update` to refresh your package list. Following these steps should allow you to install the ttf-mscorefonts package seamlessly, enabling you to access the Microsoft fonts for your project without further hassle. If you run into any issues, double-check your repositories and make sure your system is fully updated.


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