tobster Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I got some DVD codes to watch DVD on Ubuntu from the Easy Ubuntu software. but this is not enough as I can watch Jeeper Creepers but not Donnie Darko There must be a way to get these DVD codes and I realize that I going to have to pay for them but surely there a way to get them. Thanks Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrinderBloke Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 But tobster Ubuntu is the greatest OS ever, can I suggest that you curb your enthusiasm a little? I agree that Linux and the open source movement in general is great, Microsoft needs competition, otherwise we are all sunk You have made statements which only a couple of days after making them you are now not able to back. What format are the movies in? Grinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 You may already be aware of this? https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats and to break the law (oops .. maybe not!) you may want this: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats#dvd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannah2 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I love the fact I watch movies and do all the stuff that a Window user can do! Also being Linux it more advanced then XP I was just waiting to see how long it was before you posted about the playback of DVDs, Ubuntu doesn’t do a lot of stuff you might expect, the most noticeable are DVD and MP3 support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobster Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 I dont know the codes for the Donnie Darko DVD but I do have the Offical Ubuntu book. I have not read it all yet. but Ubuntu does a lot of stuff that I would not expect for free software. If I was not so knew to GNU/GPL I would not prob find it so amazing.... There something called Myth TV which converts a computer into a full fledged media centre... It on page 209 in the Offical Ubuntu book - have not read it just seen it in the book, im still on page 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cube Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I suggest reading this. You can get mp3 playback also by doing a simple search. These things couldn't be included on the install CD/DVDs because of laws and stuff. Personally I would stick to Windows if you're having difficulties. You can waste lot's of time with Linux IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobster Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 It because it so knew to me is the reason why i like it so much... getting it up and running is a challenge, which make it so much fun... Im turning into a geek... wow Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 You can waste lot's of time with Linux IMO If you learn something, the time can't have been wasted:thumbsup:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarcube Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I suggest reading this. You can get mp3 playback also by doing a simple search. These things couldn't be included on the install CD/DVDs because of laws and stuff. Personally I would stick to Windows if you're having difficulties. You can waste lot's of time with Linux IMO VLC plays just about everything. EDIT, forget that link, just use aptitude or the GUI package manager at the bottom of the applications pull down menu. (i prefer code: $ sudo aptitude ie non x package manager) also ubuntu community forums this place is probably a much richer place to get information on any specific ubuntu problems than SF. possibly one of the best linux communities imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarcube Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I suggest reading this. lol, you suggested, i ignored, typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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