On Mon, 2007-04-16 at 22:01 +0100, alan c wrote: > alan c wrote: > > In both kubuntu 6.06 and 6.10 (different machines) I am getting > > problems with Firefox and bbc video clips. > > > > I believe the existing configuration was mplayer (plugin) with FF but > > from my present experiences I am only getting any success at all after > > removing mplayer, (re) installing realplayer and for good measure > > (re)installing firefox. The video clips then play ok in realpayer as a > > separate player, and not integral in FF. > > > > Is something happening with bbc or the apps, (or not) that I have missed? > > I am still not able to play bbc video clips, using either firefox or > konquerer > (kubuntu 6.06, also 6.10). > > Is anyone finding they can play stuff from bbc please? It might give > me some clues? > I get sound, but no picture, either with realplayer or mplayer > apparently. If it worked ok in the past - great, buut when it does > not work there is a lot to sort through and I am struggling. > > (it is getting desperate here - not that I watch bbc video much 0 but > I needed to this evening. After efforts and lack of success anywhere, > in desperation I turned on a windows machine and used it. I have not > done that in a couple of years. Pretty sad) > > tia > -- > alan cocks > Kubuntu user#10391
Try (in Terminal): sudo apt-get install totem-xine -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/