Difference between revisions of "Multimedia and DVDs in Ubuntu"
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So, you've bought a DVD-ROM from the Thrift Store, and you want to play DVDs on your [[FreekBox]]. You'll need to install a few programs and mess around with some files. This page will lead you through it. | So, you've bought a DVD-ROM from the Thrift Store, and you want to play DVDs on your [[FreekBox]]. You'll need to install a few programs and mess around with some files. This page will lead you through it. | ||
− | == | + | == Physically Install your DVD-ROM== |
− | == | + | == Install some Programs== |
* Install kaffeine and some DVD navigation tools. Open a terminal and become root, then run a couple of commands: | * Install kaffeine and some DVD navigation tools. Open a terminal and become root, then run a couple of commands: | ||
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apt-get install libdvdcss2 | apt-get install libdvdcss2 | ||
− | == | + | == Make the DVD-ROM Accessible== |
If you don't have a terminal open already, open one up and become root. Then type: | If you don't have a terminal open already, open one up and become root. Then type: | ||
chmod a+r /dev/hdd | chmod a+r /dev/hdd | ||
This is assuming that your DVD-ROM is plugged in to the IDE ribbon cable end that would make it hdd. | This is assuming that your DVD-ROM is plugged in to the IDE ribbon cable end that would make it hdd. | ||
− | == | + | == Configure Kaffeine== |
Once you've opened Kaffeine, go to the 'Settings' menu and select 'xine Engine Parameters'. | Once you've opened Kaffeine, go to the 'Settings' menu and select 'xine Engine Parameters'. | ||
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Type /dev/hdd into that field. | Type /dev/hdd into that field. | ||
+ | == See also == | ||
+ | [[DVD-ROM testing]] | ||
[[Category:Tech support]] | [[Category:Tech support]] |
Revision as of 18:53, 30 July 2005
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So, you've bought a DVD-ROM from the Thrift Store, and you want to play DVDs on your FreekBox. You'll need to install a few programs and mess around with some files. This page will lead you through it.
Physically Install your DVD-ROM
Install some Programs
- Install kaffeine and some DVD navigation tools. Open a terminal and become root, then run a couple of commands:
apt-get update apt-get install kaffeine libdvdplay0 libdvdnav4 libdvdread3
- Install the libdvdcss2 library.
This one's about as complex as installing mPlayer.
Open a terminal and become root.
Add the following line to /etc/apt/sources.list where <dist> is the version of debian you are running (stable, testing, unstable):
deb http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian <dist> main deb-src http://download.videolan.org/pub/videolan/debian <dist> main
Then type the following command:
apt-get install libdvdcss2
Make the DVD-ROM Accessible
If you don't have a terminal open already, open one up and become root. Then type:
chmod a+r /dev/hdd
This is assuming that your DVD-ROM is plugged in to the IDE ribbon cable end that would make it hdd.
Configure Kaffeine
Once you've opened Kaffeine, go to the 'Settings' menu and select 'xine Engine Parameters'.
Select 'media' along the left-side menu, and scroll down to the field marked "dvd device: device used for DVD playback".
Type /dev/hdd into that field.