ubuntu.wordpress.com — Shows where to get the "restricted" libdvdcss2, win32 codecs and other binaries required to complete you Ubuntu multimedia experience. Includes links to the .deb pacakges in case the repositories are down just when you need it.
Feb 14, 2006 View in Crawl 4
jbusFeb 15, 2006
Like Alt1ma saidAutomatix is the best way to go.
Closed AccountFeb 15, 2006
Saying installing is as simple as "apt-get" or "yum -y install" is twisting the facts.First of all, a newbie searching for codecs will search for "codecs". They don't know apt or yum exists. I myself have searched the ubuntu site for codecs, java, flash, etc... and followed the ubuntu wiki guides to install that stuff. It didn't mention this apt yum thing.Next, saying its as simple as typing that is wrong. You didn't tell the user where to download the file. You didn't tell the user what directory to put that file in. You didn't tell that user how to change directory in the command line so that that command works... Didn't even tell the user what program the command line is. I'm assuming it's Terminal in Ubuntu, thats the only thing I could find. I tried linux a few years ago and it came with 3 of them, dunno why. Anyways, when giving directions, include "all steps".So by your reasoning, I can go look for the command line program... type "yum -y install divx" and it'll know that I want to play divx files? Simple as that?
macewanFeb 15, 2006
Jammerdelray, think of the different Linux distros as you do automobile manufacturers. Ford, Toyota, GMC & others all produce "cars". These cars all have basicly the same parts and provide the same function (moving people or things).Ubuntu would be a Toyota?? Whereas Novell's DTL would be a Lexus. :-)
0troyFeb 16, 2006
LINUXX AER TEH SUCKKKZZZ!!J00 HAEV TO TYPE 1 COMMADN 2 MAKE DVD WORK! THAT R 2 HARDDD!!!111ONE13If you're unwilling preform one google search to make something work, then we don't want you on linux anyways. Continue to enjoy windows as its usability and functionality becomes more and more encumbered.
moshguyFeb 16, 2006
Here's an interesting question. Let's say for s**ts and giggles, I was willing to pay for a legitmate copy of software that uses patented codecs. Is there a place where I can pay for legitmate codecs for linux? I just wanted to put that out there since a lot of people (like the RIAA/MPAA) look at these cracked codecs as malware. Instead of the only way to get what we want.
Closed AccountFeb 19, 2006
for those confused. it is my opinion that you shouldnot use linux if you cant go to google and look for forms that cn help you out. if you canteven try some BASIC googeling then you shouldnt belong on linux. windows is a fine OS if you know how to use it, and i have 14 years experiance with it. its a FINE OS if u know how to use it. linux is for those that like to do things for themselves..... a FINE OS, IMO the best opensource project to date. if you find yourself relying on the popups in XP and www.microsoft.com for tech suport. stick with windows. but if your not afraid to think for yourself and do BASIC trouble shooting first without going straight to geek squad then try out linux....my 2cents
xiangxianniDec 29, 2008
I installed Ubuntu about 1 week ago and think it's awsome<a class="user" href="http://www.tips5.com">http://www.tips5.com</a>