[clug-talk] DVD playback

[Gustin Johnson]

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Robert Lewko wrote:
> I think that you also need the codecs.  I have Kubuntu Dapper installed
> and the package is called w32codecs.  I am not sure, but you may need to
> add a line to your /etc/apt/sources.list file.  I have attached my
> sources.list file just in case.

This won't work as he in on a PPC computer.
> 
> 1) download the attached file
> 2) do: "apt-get update", as root
> 3) do: "apt-get install w32codecs" as root (you can also use synaptic if
> that's  your preference).
> 
> I haven't used Totem 'cause I use a real desktop :^>.  Make sure that
> its setup for the right device in its configuration.
> 

I prefer xine and gxine for DVD and media playback. Once in a while I
will use mplayer.

Also, 3rd party repositories may not have a PPC version, so if you are
seeing 404 errors on an aptitude/apt-get update, then remove that
repository from your sources.list.
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