On 1/11/25 07:58, Richard Owlett wrote:
As I'm over 80 and a computer *user* since introduction via Hollerith
cards and line-printers in 60's (q.v. CORC & CUPL - BASIC didn't
exist) and later using an Acoustic coupler with an RBBS, I'm not a
newbie per se.
However I'm making practical use of mp3 files for the first time
(currently a dozen lectures). I looked for an mp3 player whose GUI
took up a very minimal amount of screen real estate. I was referred to
several overpowered complex candidates and chose VLC as most straight
forward.
Due to vision and perception issues, I avoid sites over using graphics
or requiring JavaScript. For support I look for USENET groups &/or
mailing lists (not having found _any_ usable WEB based fora).
I didn't find anything at www.videolan.org (and linked pages).
Searching for alternative support channels, I went to
https://manpages.debian.org/bookworm/vlc-bin/vlc.1.en.html
and
https://packages.debian.org/bookworm/vlc
without any luck.
QUESTIONS
1. Suggested alternative application with newbie friendly docs?
[VLC has attractive features but ...]
2. Is there a mailing list or USENET group where application specific
newbie questions would be appropriate?
TIA
I would suggest moc (Music On Console). It's a terminal app, but it's
very easy to operate. Simple single character commands, but no real
menus. It's not a GUI per se, but uses ncurses. If you can deal with the
terminal visually, moc should work for you.
Paul
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