Kris Marsh wrote: >> Also couldn't play my mp3 files, of >> which I have many via Creative. > > mp3 won't work out of box with Ubuntu, as there are some legal > implications with shipping it on the CD (the mp3 library needs to be > paid for as it's using patented technology). However, Ubuntu makes it > very easy to install codecs such as mp3, dvd stuff etc. You should be > able to click on the mp3, and Ubuntu will prompt you to download what > it needs from the Internet. Providing you can get connected :-)
Hi there, Just to clarify, the user does not have to pay for use of the MP3 patent if it is for his or her personal use; a commercial distributor has to, which means, for example, that it cannot be included on a cover disc or in a commercially-sold book. So, you have to download them. > >> I presume there are tools to convert formats, so will demo again. >> >> I came out of Ubuntu as I couldn't get on line. I will note my ADSL >> settings via Zoom USB modem, my Turnpike settings for POP3 email, and go >> in again. > > I have no idea about this. I ditched my USB modem a while ago. Maybe > someone else on this list will be able to help out, and you could try > posting on http://ubuntuforums.org/ too. > I had the same problem years ago when I was using a Speedtouch DSL modem, and there are drivers you can download for that. What model of Zoom modem do you have? This website claims that at least one model does work with Linux: http://www.dslmodemsdirect.com/about_zoom_5510a_usb_dsl_modem.htm However, if you can afford it, I would get an ethernet DSL modem as they really do work out of the box, with no drivers necessary. Just to introduce myself, I'm Matthew Smith, and I live in New Malden (SW London), and I'm probably best known for running the Qt blog (www.blogistan.co.uk/qt), and I also do a bit of Qt 4 programming, particularly writing the QTM blog management program (qtm.blogistan.co.uk). I've used most versions of Ubuntu and have just installed Feisty, and I must say it's the first version of Kubuntu I'll actually keep using. Regards, Matt Smith -- http://www.blogistan.co.uk/qt/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
