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Cisco Packet Tracer Install Fix — Ubuntu 23.10 / 24.04

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Problem: Packet Tracer fails to install with:

Dependency is not satisfiable: libgl1-mesa-glx

Quick Fix Steps:

1. Download dependency packages:

 https://github.com/PetrusNoleto/Error-in-install-cisco-packet-tracer-in-ubuntu-23.10-unmet-dependencies/releases/tag/CiscoPacketTracerFixUnmetDependenciesUbuntu23.10

2. Install gdebi:

 sudo apt install gdebi

3. Install dependencies:

 cd ~/Downloads
 sudo gdebi ./libegl1-mesa_23.0.4-0ubuntu1.22.04.1_amd64.deb
 sudo gdebi ./libgl1-mesa-glx_23.0.4-0ubuntu1.22.04.1_amd64.deb

4. Install Packet Tracer:

 sudo gdebi ./Packet_Tracer821_amd64_signed.deb

Credits: Original reference from PetrusNoleto (GitHub)