Patrick wrote: >> I'm using the IceWeasel browser, but I can't play a Youtube video. I >> don't want to install Flash because I just cannot stand Adobe. >> >> I searched around and found this: >> >> http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=51504 >> >> I did what they said there, namely: >> >> $ sudo apt-get install gecko-mediaplayer iceweasel-greasemonkey >> >> Now IceWeasel shows a drop-down menu with a GreaseMonkey icon, and it >> is enabled. >> >> However, I still cannot watch any video on youtube.com. When I click >> to a video, it shows a black rectangle where the video should be, >> with the message "An error occurred, please try again later." >
Steve Litt of Troubleshooters.Com wrote, On 03/06/2014 01:16 PM: > I got my laptop's Wheezy to play Youtube videos, using the instructions > you referenced above. But I had to do a some fooling around and > experimentation. Also, as I remember, I had to reboot after completing > the instructions and doing my fooling around. Thanks, it's working great now. Here's what I did, just to be sure it's a predictable, well-worn groove on a brand new machine: 1. Do a fresh install of 64-bit Debian on my desktop machine. 2. Add myself to the "sudo" group so I can install stuff: $ su root # gpasswd -a patrick sudo # exit 3. Now install the Gecko Media Player: $ sudo apt-get update # I had to do this. $ sudo apt-get install gecko-mediaplayer 4. Next, reboot the machine. This is an important step. 5. Open the IceWeasel web browser, visit youtube.com, and watch "Ultimate Dog Tease". So now when I'm setting up a new machine for a non-techie friend, I'll have a reliable answer for "how do I watch funny animal videos?" -- Patrick -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/5319bcb2.6020...@rayservers.net
