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Hi all, Im totally new to ubuntu and still getting used to it. I tried to install VLC player but got some errors. I downloaded the source code (tar file) ...
  1. 02-21-2010 #1
    Thanujarc
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    installing VLC

    Hi all,
    Im totally new to ubuntu and still getting used to it. I tried to install VLC player but got some errors. I downloaded the source code (tar file) and uncompressed it to /opt and configured it using (./configure).
    Then typed the comman "make install" as it was shown in a web site..

    But it didnt work.. what seems to be the problem..
    Pls help me with this..

    Cheers
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    Hello and Welcome.
    Ubuntu is a good choice, I think you'll be happy with it once you get it finalized to your liking.
    Try installing VLC through your system repos by opening a terminal window from the system menu and type these commands please.
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    sudo apt-get update
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install vlc mozilla-plugin-vlc
    Or use the GUI.
    Open Synaptic package manager by clicking on System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager. In Settings -> Repositories, make sure you have a "multiverse" repository activated.
    Search for vlc and install it
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    Thanks.. but when i run the command it says 'vlc' is not found..do i have to get the course code from somewhere..? pls tel me?
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    Did you try synaptic? I think you need to enable the multiverse repo first.
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    Try the following

    sudo apt-get update

    sudo apt-get install vlc
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    Which version of Ubuntu are you using?
    Code:
    less /etc/lsb-release
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