getting vedio codecs for ubuntu

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payton Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 5 Other Topics	Posted Jul 03, 2008 at 1:21:35 AM Subject: getting vedio codecs for ubuntu I am a windows gamer and pc movie watcher 3d mark o6 score 17,221 I ..build windows pc,s .linux is new to ME.I installed Wubi Ubuntu 8.04.Ubuntu lacks codecs for dvd play back. So I installed Wine and VLC. DESKTOP IS FLICKERING in the movie. QUESTION IS fined linux os that is more forgiving on excepting codecs. OR try to remove TOTEM. And then install VLC. P.S the flickering is very miner amount. Allmost works.
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Penguin Joined Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 88 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 03, 2008 3:43:06 PM Subject: Re: getting vedio codecs for ubuntu [quote=payton]Ubuntu 8.04.Ubuntu lacks codecs for dvd play back[/quote] Erm, it does have the codecs... If you follow the link below to some instructions, it'll have you setup with DVD, MP3, OGG, WMA, Quicktime, and some more... https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats Hope this helps. Penguin
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payton Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 5 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 2:59:11 PM Subject: Re: Re: getting vedio codecs for ubuntu Penguin you are right ,but Totem is the default movie player. Being new to open source. TO funtion like XP.? would I be better to install UBUNTU STUDIO,OR PURCHASE A LINUX SOFTWARE.Like many PC users We just do not have the know how to edit grub, configure wine ,and so on.I think wubi for Ubuntu is the greatest acheivement since icecream but .WINDOWS USERS ARE LOST .WE JUST ARE NOT EDUCATED,IN SOFTWARE SCIENCE.Windows ,I believe are going to make some big changes.Vista is a big problem if you like to do upgrades on your pc, changing your processor from 65nm to 45nm because of DRM .Wiping hardrives and dealing with EULA. Asking permission constantly etc.I heard that windows is going to stop purducing xp, if this true . EVERY WINDOWS SYSTEM WILL NEED AN UPGRADE .This will cost billions.PLUS security related issues.I want to learn and help at the same time.To creat A XP look a like downloadible software.I think that Open Source is great.Maybe the computer World biggest unknown FRIEND.PS just a thought if all the distros worked as ONE BIG TEAM maybe the ball would be carried to the goal before MR BILL. I believe this the common view of the windows user. THANKS [Modified by: payton on July 04, 2008 03:43 PM] [Modified by: payton on July 04, 2008 03:45 PM]
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Lin Joined Jul 04, 2008 Posts: 29 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 8:53:30 PM Subject: getting vedio codecs for ubuntu Theres a good comparsion of audio and video playing software on wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_media_players Mplayer(vid) and Aqualing(aud) do the job for me. Just do search in synaptic on Mplayer and youll get all you need including win32 codecs as well. Besides I would [b]extremely[/b] recommend you to read this slowly and carefully: http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
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payton Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 5 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 9:49:53 PM Subject: getting vedio codecs for ubuntu Lin THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP.Comparison of media is great source of help.
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Lin Joined Jul 04, 2008 Posts: 29 Other Topics	Posted: Jul 04, 2008 10:06:59 PM Subject: getting vedio codecs for ubuntu No problem, mate. Cheers! =)
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