FAQ could do with updating?

[Tobes]

Just a thought. Only I have had a quick look and there is mention of OSX and dead links.

I just think you could easily get more people to move to Ubuntu should you make this section a little more n00b friendly.

I have finally got Ubuntu working (8.04 X86) and I'm loving it at the moment.

Just I have very basic questions which I think could be added to the sticky.

One question is, how do I install the codecs that are not bundled with Ubuntu. Mp3 etc

 

[SentineL-X]

When I was using ubuntu, there was a very comprehensive wiki for it which answered everything and explained everything in very easy steps.

ubuntuguide.org is the link and is still the best place for starters

If you get stuck after that, then I would imagine this would be the better place to ask


This might be of some use for the codecs:

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy#How_to_install_Mplayer_with_Multimedia_Codecs

 

[BillytheImpaler]

You need to add the following lines to /etc/apt/sources.list file or you need to make sure you have enabled Universe and multiverse repositories in /etc/apt/sources.list file

[EDIT]
Make a backup of your sources.list first with
sudo cp /etc/apt/sources.list /etc/apt/sources.list.original
[/EDIT]

Then run
sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

Remove all the # signs that precede the lines with deb or deb-src.

Now you need to run the following command to update the source list
sudo apt-get update

Then finally install them with
sudo apt-get install w32codecs libdvdcss2

If you have a 64-bit system it'd be w64codecs instead. Be aware that by doing this you're breaking international copyright law.


Regarding the sticky, yes it needs an update. The reason there're mentions of OS X is that this section used to be called Linux, OS X, & Open Source. It became a gathering place for all things Mac, hardware and software. The admins created a new section for them and left us dirty open-saucers to our own devices.

 

[Outcast]

I think the codecs issue is only second to the permissions issue as a bone of contention.

for example.. Install k3b and you find "stuff" doesn't work.
So you google and find you need Lame installing for Mp3
Then you find you need LibMAD
and so on and so forth

Would be good for a sticky thread somewhere ( or a link) to popular programs "Extras Needed" post.

 

[manic111]

I just downloaded Amarok and my MP3s worked...

 

[Outcast]

Amarok auto fetches and installs it.

K3B doesn't

Try it... Install K3B then stick a blank cd in the drive and try and convert an mp3 into wav.

ie: make a cd for your house hifi

 

[PhilGQ]

The easiest way to install codecs, is go to add/remove and do a search for gstreamer, a load of gstreamer pluggins should come up, select each of them its self explanatory what each are for, then select and apply the updates.

Note. I they don't come up when you search for them, in one of the top menus there a repository manager, go in there and ensure Universe and Multiverse are selected.