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Getting the Packet Tracer 8 package to work on Fedora Core 33. (Apparently is works on FC34 as well).
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Problem: I'm enrolled in a class that needs to use Packet Tracer for my school work. Cisco provides a Linux package, but its a Debian package (deb).
Tried to use alien to convert from .deb to .rpm, but found this solution for Packet Tracer 7.3. Adapted for Packet Tracer 8 on Fedora 33.
Starting point:
https://ask.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-install-new-cisco-packet-tracer-7-3-on-fedora-31-workstation/6047/8
Alien aborts due to conflicts (probably can be overcome)
Environment: Fedora 33 // Packet Tracer 8.0
rm -rf /opt/pt
rm -rf /usr/share/applications/cisco*.desktop
rm -rf /usr/share/applications/cisco*.desktop
rm -rf /usr/share/icons/hicolor/48x48/apps/pt7.png // may need to update for PT8
mkdir ~/pt80
cp ~/Downloads/PacketTracer_800_amd64_build212_final.deb ~/pt80
cd ~/pt80
# Extract debian image using the 'ar' command
ar -xv PacketTracer_800_amd64_build212_final.deb
mkdir control
mkdir data
tar -C control -Jxf control.tar.xz
tar -C data -Jxf data.tar.xz
cd data
sudo cp -r usr /
sudo cp -r opt /
# gnome stuff -
sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-pt.desktop
sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-ptsa.desktop
sudo update-mime-database /usr/share/mime
sudo gtk-update-icon-cache --force --ignore-theme-index /usr/share/icons/gnome
sudo xdg-mime default cisco-ptsa.desktop x-scheme-handler/pttp
ln -sf /opt/pt/PacketTracer /usr/local/bin/PacketTracer
### ERROR
Fatal: This Application Failed To Start Because No Qt Platform Plugin Could Be Initialized. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.
Available platform plugins are: linuxfb, xcb.
Aborted (core dumped)
### ldd shows nothing for me here. Reboot to see if it works in x11.
Works on Cinnamon / X11
@dbarros-lab
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Same issue on Fedora 35 and PT 8.0.1. Can't get past the login screen. This sucks, doesn't it? I think we need a flatpak job on this one.

Launch PacketTracer with --no-sandbox args

It worked. OMG... almost wiped out the distro.

@Langoor2
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Same issue on Fedora 35 and PT 8.0.1. Can't get past the login screen. This sucks, doesn't it? I think we need a flatpak job on this one.

Launch PacketTracer with --no-sandbox args

It worked. OMG... almost wiped out the distro.

Love it, this indeed fixed it!
I edited the .desktop files and re-ran the xdg-menu scripts. I think it should work now

@jjackson107
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Working for me too. Just add --no-sandbox args to the end of the Exec line of /usr/share/cisco-pt.desktop:
Exec=/opt/pt/packettracer --no-sandbox args

@juanjexcabrera
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juanjexcabrera commented Dec 1, 2021 •
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Thank's for the solution to run PT 8.0.1 on Fedora 35!

For anyone new to Linux (like me) wondering how and where to add the --no-sandbox args, these were the steps I took, I'm fairly new to Linux so I was scratching my head trying to figure it out, so bear with me:

Run these on a Terminal:

  1. sudo nano /usr/share/applications/cisco-pt.desktop
  2. search for the line that says Exec=/opt/pt/packettracer and add --no-sandbox args to the end of it. The whole line should say Exec=/opt/pt/packettracer --no-sandbox args.
  3. press ctrl+o and enter to save
  4. press ctrl+x to exit
  5. I repeated the same steps mentioned above for the file /usr/share/applications/cisco-ptsa.desktop just to be sure.

At this point the files are ready, but you still need to re-run the xdg-menu scripts

Run these on a Terminal:

  1. sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-pt.desktop
  2. sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-ptsa.desktop
  3. sudo update-mime-database /usr/share/mime
  4. sudo gtk-update-icon-cache --force --ignore-theme-index /usr/share/icons/gnome
  5. sudo xdg-mime default cisco-ptsa.desktop x-scheme-handler/pttp
  6. sudo ln -sf /opt/pt/PacketTracer /usr/local/bin/PacketTracer

I just re-ran all of them because I'm not exactly sure which ones are needed lol, I logged out and Packet Tracer is working normally and I was able to log in with my Cisco credentials.

@shady-mazen-mac
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It's Working method
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the Copy past and some of Extract I did it manually

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@michaaels
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michaaels commented Feb 1, 2022 •
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https://github.com/michaaels/scripts_fedora35/blob/main/CiscoPacketTracer8_install_fix_login.sh
Script with install and fix login on Fedora 35

@paraduxos
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On Fedora 35, when I click "Skills for all", nothing happen, no browser launch.
When I click "Log in with Cisco", it's worked (not blank screen), but I'm unable to login with this method.
(Sorry, we can't find a netacad account associated with this cisco account -- so many solutions online, but after they change to Skills for all, none of the solutions work).

So I would stick with Skills for all account.
What could be possible cause of "no browser launch".

@richardshiue
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Nothing happens for me when I click "skills for all" as well

@siliconjesus
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I'm currently not updating this. Feel free to fork if you found this useful. I might update this in the future once I rebuild my lab.

@dewifirmandawardani
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Packet Tracer
hello,, i want to ask about install packet tracer.. in the end i install, i have some error.. i failed to create symbolic link '/usr/local/bin/PacketTracer'
i just want to ask, it's okay or not about the failed?

@Thisisaline
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Thisisaline commented Aug 11, 2022 •
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Skills for All not launching the browser is happening again with Packet Tracer 8.2 on Fedora 36 even after previous fixes.. Any help would be appreciated.

@pabloflores465
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Does this method work on fedora 36 silverblue?

@NeKrokodilu
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Does this method work on fedora 36 silverblue?

I just tried it on a freshly installed Fedora 36 and it worked! Thanks so much to the person who wrote this guide!

@AibelNassif
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Silicon Jesus, you saved my life. Tryed with tons of youtube videos and foros and this is the only solution i found to install Packet Tracer 8.2 in my fedora 36 workstation. Only thing i did was changing the name in line 18 and 22 of the file to Cisco_Packet_Tracer_820_Ubuntu_64bit_696ae64b25.deb because it's different now and added sudo to line 37 "sudo ln -sf /opt/pt/PacketTracer /usr/local/bin/PacketTracer". but finally i can start with my ccna course. ty 4 all!!!

@siliconjesus
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Glad to hear it! Feel free to start up your own GIST with updated info if its helpful!

@EndsCreed
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Works on F34 TY!

Summary, for any new person who stumbles upon this

Step 1 - Download Packet Tracer (PT) from this link: -https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer

Step 2 -Once logged into netacad, at the top of the links click:

  • Resources > Download Cisco Packet Tracer

Step 3 - Scroll down until you find:

  • Ubuntu Desktop Version 8.0.1 English 64 Bit Download
  • Download the .deb file

Step 4: Navigate to where you downloaded the .deb file:

  • Right click a blank area in the folders section, select "Open in Terminal"
  • FROM THE TERMINAL, COPY AND PASTE:
    mkdir ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
    cp ~/Downloads/CiscoPacketTracer_801_Ubuntu_64bit.deb ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
    cd ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
    ar -xv CiscoPacketTracer_801_Ubuntu_64bit.deb
    mkdir control
    mkdir data
    tar -C control -Jxf control.tar.xz
    tar -C data -Jxf data.tar.xz
    cd data
    sudo cp -r usr /
    #STOP! COPY + PASTE FROM HERE, ENTER YOUR PASSWORD#
    sudo cp -r opt /

Step 5: Run the following commands:

  • FROM THE TERMINAL, COPY AND PASTE:
    sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-pt.desktop
    sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-ptsa.desktop
    sudo update-mime-database /usr/share/mime
    sudo gtk-update-icon-cache --force --ignore-theme-index /usr/share/icons/gnome
    sudo xdg-mime default cisco-ptsa.desktop x-scheme-handler/pttp
    sudo ln -sf /opt/pt/PacketTracer /usr/local/bin/PacketTracer

Step 6:

  • Reboot
  • Applications > Others > Launch Packet Tracer

This worked perfectly for me on Nobara 36!

@edier88
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edier88 commented Nov 12, 2022 •
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Works on F34 TY!

Summary, for any new person who stumbles upon this

Step 1 - Download Packet Tracer (PT) from this link: -https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer

Step 2 -Once logged into netacad, at the top of the links click:

Resources > Download Cisco Packet Tracer

Step 3 - Scroll down until you find:

Ubuntu Desktop Version 8.0.1 English 64 Bit Download
Download the .deb file

Step 4: Navigate to where you downloaded the .deb file:

Right click a blank area in the folders section, select "Open in Terminal"
FROM THE TERMINAL, COPY AND PASTE:
mkdir ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
cp ~/Downloads/CiscoPacketTracer_801_Ubuntu_64bit.deb ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
cd ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
ar -xv CiscoPacketTracer_801_Ubuntu_64bit.deb
mkdir control
mkdir data
tar -C control -Jxf control.tar.xz
tar -C data -Jxf data.tar.xz
cd data
sudo cp -r usr /
#STOP! COPY + PASTE FROM HERE, ENTER YOUR PASSWORD#
sudo cp -r opt /

Step 5: Run the following commands:

FROM THE TERMINAL, COPY AND PASTE:
sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-pt.desktop
sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-ptsa.desktop
sudo update-mime-database /usr/share/mime
sudo gtk-update-icon-cache --force --ignore-theme-index /usr/share/icons/gnome
sudo xdg-mime default cisco-ptsa.desktop x-scheme-handler/pttp
sudo ln -sf /opt/pt/PacketTracer /usr/local/bin/PacketTracer

Step 6:

Reboot
Applications > Others > Launch Packet Tracer

I confirm this is also working in Fedora 36 like a charm!

@Abareil
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Abareil commented Apr 13, 2023

Thank you, it has been very helpful!!

@hard02
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hard02 commented Jul 27, 2023

Works on F34 TY!

Summary, for any new person who stumbles upon this

Step 1 - Download Packet Tracer (PT) from this link: -https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer

Step 2 -Once logged into netacad, at the top of the links click:

* Resources > Download Cisco Packet Tracer

Step 3 - Scroll down until you find:

* Ubuntu Desktop Version 8.0.1 English 64 Bit Download

* Download the .deb file

Step 4: Navigate to where you downloaded the .deb file:

* Right click a blank area in the folders section, select "Open in Terminal"

* FROM THE TERMINAL, COPY AND PASTE:
  mkdir ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
  cp ~/Downloads/CiscoPacketTracer_801_Ubuntu_64bit.deb ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
  cd ~/PacketTracer8.0.1
  ar -xv CiscoPacketTracer_801_Ubuntu_64bit.deb
  mkdir control
  mkdir data
  tar -C control -Jxf control.tar.xz
  tar -C data -Jxf data.tar.xz
  cd data
  sudo cp -r usr /
  #STOP! COPY + PASTE FROM HERE, ENTER YOUR PASSWORD#
  sudo cp -r opt /

Step 5: Run the following commands:

* FROM  THE TERMINAL, COPY AND PASTE:
  sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-pt.desktop
  sudo xdg-desktop-menu install /usr/share/applications/cisco-ptsa.desktop
  sudo update-mime-database /usr/share/mime
  sudo gtk-update-icon-cache --force --ignore-theme-index /usr/share/icons/gnome
  sudo xdg-mime default cisco-ptsa.desktop x-scheme-handler/pttp
  sudo ln -sf /opt/pt/PacketTracer /usr/local/bin/PacketTracer

Step 6:

* Reboot

* Applications > Others > Launch Packet Tracer

I too confirm that it's working in Fedora 37. Thank you @WhatsTheIP for your help, really saved my peace.

PS: I tried installing 8.2.1 package but it gave many dependency errors even though all packages were there. Hence would recommend to download the 8.0.1 package and follow the steps thoroughly.

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