As for the workaround, you don't have to cd to a directory, but just give the directory a parameter for vlc.
-- VLC freezes when you try to open a directory https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/311985 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
