Real media playback

[trublu]

How do i play real media files in ubuntu 7.10? I tried to install vlc,but got an error that says," This application conflicts with other installed software. To install 'vlc' the conflicting software must be removed first.

Switch to the 'synaptic' package manager to resolve this conflict."

[ray|raven]

Which distro are you using?

If you have mplayer+win32codecs installed, you shouldn't have any problems playing real media.

[Hitboxx]

What distro are you using?

Assuming it is Ubuntu, open up terminal and type

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Once installed, open Synaptic Package Manager and search for vlc. Mark it to install, apply and check the error message of the conflicting software.

[ray|raven]

^Eh? Synaptic comes with Ubuntu by default.

[gary4gar]

Originally Posted by Hitboxx

What distro are you using?

Assuming it is Ubuntu, open up terminal and type

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Once installed, open Synaptic Package Manager and search for vlc. Mark it to install, apply and check the error message of the conflicting software.

Nice Joke

[Hitboxx]

Oh is it? Then start off by searching for vlc.

Edit: No joke, seriously I didn't know as I don't use Ubuntu.

[gary4gar]

Originally Posted by Hitboxx

Oh is it? Then start off by searching for vlc.

Edit: No joke, seriously I didn't know as I don't use Ubuntu.

AFAIK, vlc does no play Real media files.
There is a Real Player for Linux available, you can use it
http://www.real.com/linux

or better install mplayer+win32codecs

[trublu]

Originally Posted by Hitboxx

What distro are you using?

Assuming it is Ubuntu, open up terminal and type

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Once installed, open Synaptic Package Manager and search for vlc. Mark it to install, apply and check the error message of the conflicting software.

I said i got an error and even quoted it.BTW,i use ubuntu 7.10.

[CadCrazy]

use following command to fix broken packages.

sudo apt-get install -f

[ray|raven]

Originally Posted by trublu

I said i got an error and even quoted it.

Whats your point?

[trublu]

my point is,how do i know which software is causing the conflict, and how to overcome the problem.

[Rahim]

^Use Synaptic Package Manager and click on the package you need to install and it will show the error,if any.

[Vivek788]

so u can't play .rm on vlc or totem by installing any packs..?

[Faun]

aptitude takes tha pain of keeping all dependencies

[praka123]

if u got any error,close synaptic and open a terminal and run "sudo apt-get install -f" or "dpkg --configure -a"

reg playing realmedia,heh!realplayer is there for Linux(bugggggggy!)
now,for a real solution,
"sudo apt-get install mplayer mozilla-mplayer"

I hope this will help!

[mediator]

Just put up a tute here. BTW, I like xine for playing movies and clips!

[Vivek788]

well is there any way i can play rm on totem?I kinda like totem,though it has issues like seek errors...

[FilledVoid]

Out of curiosity doesn't Ubuntu restricted extras fix playing Real Media Files?

[Vivek788]

well i did install most of extras i think,stilll rm and rmvb not supported.

[Hitboxx]

Well if it helps, the plugins related to multimedia I got installed are as follows, and I can play any type of file, video OR audio. [..I use Mint..]

[Vivek788]

hm..then i must have missed some packs...lemme check it out..

[praka123]

just released is latest real player 11 for Linux which claims to play windows media formats too.
get from realplayer website.

[CadCrazy]

Go to this page to download or click here for direct download

[Dark Star]

How to : Enable Multimedia Suport in Ubuntu 7.10.

Real Player performance is not upto the mark.. Check the Guide above .. This will let you install MediUbuntu packages in Ubuntu which will let you play any format