• Installation error "ESET NOD32 for Linux needs the following packages to install: libc6-i386, /lib/ld-linux.so.2"
• Use Synaptic Package Manager (recommended for Trisquel)
• Use Terminal

When installing ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux Desktop, you may receive the error "ESET NOD32 for Linux needs the following packages to install: libc6-i386, /lib/ld-linux.so.2" on unsupported versions of Ubuntu (13.04+) and 64-bit Trisquel with Gnome. To resolve this issue, follow the instructions in one of the methods below.

Use Synaptic Package Manager (recommended for Trisquel)

1. Open a Terminal window and run the following command:

   software-properties-gtk

2. In the Software & Updates window, click Updates. 

3. Select the check box next to Recommended updates (trusty-updates), type in your administrator password when prompted and then click Close.

Figure 1-1

4. Click Reload when you are asked to update the list of available software–you must have an internet connection to continue.

Figure 1-2

5. Run the following command:

   sudo apt-get install libc6-i386

6. Install the ESET product: How do I Download and Install ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop?

Use Terminal

1. Open a Terminal window and run the following commands:

   sudo apt-get update

2. Run the following command. You can use your mouse to copy the commands in the video to paste into your Terminal.

   sudo apt-get upgrade

3. Restart your system.

4. Run the following command. You can use your mouse to copy the commands in the video to paste into your Terminal.

   sudo apt-get install libc6-i386

5. Restart your system. 

6. Install the ESET product: How do I Download and Install ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop?