Educate Me!

Gigacore · 10-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Guys to say it frankly I dont know anything about Linux. But some how with the help of members here I installed Ubuntu 5.10 Successfully on my machine. I know something about the bad multimedia startup in Linux. After installing i found that i couldnt play any mp3s. So tried of installing XMMS. But the fact is i donna how to install any app to Linux. i knew only the file extension of .tar but after see the file i noticed tar.gz.... Please guys help to install apps to linux.. I tries Add Applications but its no use. I can only change wallpapers, screensavers, playgames etc.. I can remember the good old days when i started learning the basis in Windows.!

vish786 · 10-05-2007, 10:04 PM

playing mp3 files in linux

for mp3 plugin

Kiran.dks · 10-05-2007, 10:29 PM

Ubuntu don't have all the codec's pre-installed. Infact this is the difference I noticed between Ubuntu and Foresight Linux. Foresight Linux came pre-installed with bunch of applications, themes and codec's. After installation, I could right away play all my Mp3, Mpg videos and even 3gp videos. But installation and compilation of applications and configuring it is a nightmare in foresight linux. Hence replaced it with Ubuntu.

Ubuntu has the edge here. It's package manager is one of the best offering. You need to install loads of stuff from Synaptic Package Manager. So after installation, first thing to do is connect online, download and install codec's. Go to Package Manager and download Totem Xine and it's related codec's.

anantkhaitan · 10-05-2007, 10:44 PM

Rather than compiling the tar.gz files search for .deb or binary packages or use Synaptic/apt-get for installing new softwares.

Desi-Tek.com · 10-05-2007, 10:49 PM

ubuntu is indirectly promoting broadband in india

~Phenom~ · 10-05-2007, 11:32 PM

^^haha , yeah...

freebird · 11-05-2007, 10:57 AM

@intelcore:get installed gstreamer-plugins0.10 and w32codecs.go to http://ubuntuguide.org,
first get the page for ur version (hoary?)
search ur doubt(mostly answered).
Also for package management,there is synaptic,from menu, System>Administration>synaptic package manager.

anantkhaitan · 11-05-2007, 02:39 PM

For a basic knowledge in GNU/Linux go through the Fast Track on Linux by Digit.. It was very helpful to me... Go through Ubuntu Wiki and FAQ for solving ur problems

Gigacore · 11-05-2007, 02:45 PM

tanks @ anantkhaitan

10-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gigacore Dreamweaver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,885	Educate Me! Guys to say it frankly I dont know anything about Linux. But some how with the help of members here I installed Ubuntu 5.10 Successfully on my machine. I know something about the bad multimedia startup in Linux. After installing i found that i couldnt play any mp3s. So tried of installing XMMS. But the fact is i donna how to install any app to Linux. i knew only the file extension of .tar but after see the file i noticed tar.gz.... Please guys help to install apps to linux.. I tries Add Applications but its no use. I can only change wallpapers, screensavers, playgames etc.. I can remember the good old days when i started learning the basis in Windows.! __________________ Today's noobs are tomorrow's geeks. Don't make fun of them.. encourage them. - Gigacore Follow me on twitter.com/gigacore

10-05-2007, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
vish786 "The Gentleman" Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,434	Re: Educate Me! playing mp3 files in linux for mp3 plugin __________________ "The use of COBOL cripples the mind; its teaching should, therefore, be regarded as a criminal offense." - Dijkstra

10-05-2007, 10:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kiran.dks Human Spambot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 2,501	Re: Educate Me! Ubuntu don't have all the codec's pre-installed. Infact this is the difference I noticed between Ubuntu and Foresight Linux. Foresight Linux came pre-installed with bunch of applications, themes and codec's. After installation, I could right away play all my Mp3, Mpg videos and even 3gp videos. But installation and compilation of applications and configuring it is a nightmare in foresight linux. Hence replaced it with Ubuntu. Ubuntu has the edge here. It's package manager is one of the best offering. You need to install loads of stuff from Synaptic Package Manager. So after installation, first thing to do is connect online, download and install codec's. Go to Package Manager and download Totem Xine and it's related codec's. __________________ Kiran Kumar R Last edited by Kiran.dks; 10-05-2007 at 10:44 PM.

10-05-2007, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
anantkhaitan Burning Bright Join Date: May 2006 Location: NIT, Bhopal Posts: 266	Re: Educate Me! Rather than compiling the tar.gz files search for .deb or binary packages or use Synaptic/apt-get for installing new softwares. __________________ ..::Fedora ::.. Freedom + Infinity + Speech Registered Linux User #447318 GNUger was here.... Grrr.... Maah! Blog http://brightedges.blogspot.com/

10-05-2007, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Desi-Tek.com In The Zone Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 360	Re: Educate Me! ubuntu is indirectly promoting broadband in india __________________ Dhiraj Thakur thakur.dheeraj(@)gmail.com

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10-05-2007, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
~Phenom~ The No.1 Stupid Join Date: May 2005 Location: CYBERYARD Posts: 1,705	Re: Educate Me! ^^haha , yeah... __________________ n00b forever...

11-05-2007, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
freebird Debian Rocks! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coimbattore Posts: 528	Re: Educate Me! @intelcore:get installed gstreamer-plugins0.10 and w32codecs.go to http://ubuntuguide.org, first get the page for ur version (hoary?) search ur doubt(mostly answered). Also for package management,there is synaptic,from menu, System>Administration>synaptic package manager. __________________ "The day windows users wake up to reality, it will be doomsday for Microsoft."UNIX like OS are more secure.get urself out 4m M$ http://whylinuxisbetter.net http://tinyurl.com/2amjjc http://fsf.org

11-05-2007, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
anantkhaitan Burning Bright Join Date: May 2006 Location: NIT, Bhopal Posts: 266	Re: Educate Me! For a basic knowledge in GNU/Linux go through the Fast Track on Linux by Digit.. It was very helpful to me... Go through Ubuntu Wiki and FAQ for solving ur problems __________________ ..::Fedora ::.. Freedom + Infinity + Speech Registered Linux User #447318 GNUger was here.... Grrr.... Maah! Blog http://brightedges.blogspot.com/

11-05-2007, 02:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gigacore Dreamweaver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,885	Re: Educate Me! tanks @ anantkhaitan __________________ Today's noobs are tomorrow's geeks. Don't make fun of them.. encourage them. - Gigacore Follow me on twitter.com/gigacore

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