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(CISCO) Packet tracer (8.2.1) installation error / not installing Ubuntu

 If you encounter installation errors while trying to install Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1 on Ubuntu, it's essential to follow the installation process carefully and ensure that you meet the system requirements. Here are steps to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues: 1. **System Requirements**: Make sure your Ubuntu system meets the minimum requirements for Cisco Packet Tracer. Verify the required RAM, CPU, and disk space. 2. **Architecture**: Ensure that you're using the appropriate 32-bit or 64-bit version of Ubuntu, as per your Packet Tracer download. You should use a 64-bit version whenever possible. 3. **Download from Official Source**: Download Cisco Packet Tracer from the official Cisco NetAcad website to ensure you have a legitimate and compatible version. 4. **Installation Steps**:    a. Extract the downloaded .tar.gz file using the following command:       ```bash       tar -xvzf PacketTracer_*.tar.gz       ```    b. Navigate to the extracted directory:       ```