Win32 codecs for suse linux 10.1

[thelevitator]

Hi ppl!!

Im a linux newbie. Ive installed suse linux 10.1.

Just in case if it is necessary (Honestly i dont know, im sorry)
System Configuration:
Processor: AMD athlon 2100+
Motherboard: ASUS KM400/KM266 Series
Video Card: VIA Technologies, Inc KM400

How do i install video/audio codecs for linux?? How do i upgrade any software or package?? I know it can done using YAST, but i would like to do it manually. So that i can learn. Should i install CVS??

If someone is kind enough, please give some examples.

Im sorry, these questions are too elementary, but im just starting with linux.

[netstrider]

Have a look at this page.
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...are-linux.html
You could probably find the *.rpm file from the net for w32codecs or enable the correct repositories in YaST and download it from there, which is the recommended option.

[devils casper]

check this Tutorial for installing Multimedia Codecs and other stuff in SuSe 10.1

[thelevitator]

Thanx a lot!!!

What is the use of CVS???

[gogalthorp]

CVS is a version control repository. This is source code! As a new user you need to stay away from it. Use the binary repositories for your distro as listed in the link from devils_casper.

[devils casper]

What is the use of CVS???

check this Link.

[thelevitator]

wow...Thanx a lot ppl...

Can you guys suggest a site or forum which gives comprehensive information about kernel development and system adminstration??

Im highly interested in kernel programming. I'd like to tweak the kernel. Also im highly interested in open source software development. Which is the right way to get started??

[thelevitator]

Ppl...Am i posting in a wrong forum?? If so, kindly direct me to the right one.

Im very sorry for posting such elementary questions when advanced technical questions are expected..Im just finding a way to kick-start with linux..Novice to a pro..Thats my goal..

[netstrider]

I'd say it's best to learn the basics about a system before you try programming it. If you really want to get your head into things go try out Linux From Scratch which is a detailed site dedicated to helping you build your own Linux from ground up. Then you might look into the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard. Obviously to help coding on the Linux kernel you can download the sources from kernel.org and you'd need to know the C programming language pretty well...

[thelevitator]

Thanx a lot!!! That was encouraging..