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How to Install Protobuf on Ubuntu 20.04
1. sudo apt-get install autoconf automake libtool curl make g++ unzip -y
2. Download the appropriate release here:
https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf/releases/tag/v3.5.1 <protobuf-all-3.5.1.tar.gz
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3. Unzip the folder
4. Enter the folder and run ./autogen.sh && ./configure && make
5. Then run these other commands. They should run without issues:
$ make check
$ sudo make install
$ which protoc
$ sudo ldconfig
$ protoc --version
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For those who work with newer protobuf versions: In the meantime the installation process has changed, the installation shown here no longer applies.

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