stinkpot Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 I was running a Linux codec called Totem on Ubuntu. I wonder if any one had heard about it. The problem is that when I run a video it will not play. It is not a video that is a Windows format. It is a linux formated video. I would get the sound but that is the only thing that I get. Did anyone ran into the same problems? Is there any problems with Totem that I am not aware of. Totem came with Ubuntu. Are there any better codecs out there for the linux OS? Also, I can not play no DVD movies on Ubuntu. Is there any solutions to this problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix-Dark Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Rather than installing individual codecs, I suggest using either MPlayer or VLC for video playback and dvd playback; by default they support most if not all common video and audio formats. Good Luck! --Fenix-Dark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazypoloc Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Rather than installing individual codecs, I suggest using either MPlayer or VLC for video playback and dvd playback; by default they support most if not all common video and audio formats. Good Luck! --Fenix-Dark I would totally agree. I use VLC, on Linux box's as well as Windows machines and have never been disappointed. VLC will play virtually ANY file right out of the box. What version of Ubuntu are you running? Is it Feisty Fawn? Because if it is, it should prompt you to install all the codecs you will need automatically through the integrated package manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taowulf Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 I have the Totem player as part of my Unbuntu install (it isn't a codec, it uses codecs to play encoded video) and it is pretty much bunk. Ditto on VLC, it will do what you want. Hell, it will do more than you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneedav8 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Yup, I use VLC on all my windows, linux and mac comps......it rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkpot Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 What version of Ubuntu are you running? Is it Feisty Fawn? Because if it is, it should prompt you to install all the codecs you will need automatically through the integrated package manager. I am running Ubuntu 6.06 LTS - the Dapper Drake - released in June 2006. Is that good enough information? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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