Alec Wright wrote: > You need libdvdcss2, which allows you to watch DVDs with CSS (content > scrambling system) copy prevention. If you're using ubuntu intrepid > x86, get it here: > http://packages.medibuntu.org/pool/free/libd/libdvdcss/libdvdcss2_1.2.10-0.2medibuntu1_i386.deb > If youre using amd64, use this one: > http://packages.medibuntu.org/pool/free/libd/libdvdcss/libdvdcss2_1.2.10-0.2medibuntu1_amd64.deb > > 2009/2/20 John <jake...@sky.com>: > >> Alec Wright wrote: >> >>> Stick sudo in front and run it in the terminal >>> sudo dpkg --reconfigure -a >>> >>> Sudo makes you administrator and allows you to run commands which >>> affect the entire system. Itll ask you for your password >>> >>> 2009/2/20 John <jake...@sky.com>: >>> >>> >>>> Sorry again, for asking, but I tried to use a different Terminal, and it >>>> says I cant use it, until I run that. So I'm rather stuck at the moment. :( >>>> >>>> Sorry again. >>>> >>>> John >>>> >>>> -- >>>> ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com >>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk >>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> Thank you, I think I got that fixed now, at least the terminal seems to >> be working, and I updated the files and things that came up. >> >> What it is, I bought an Acer DVD player, and I have been trying to play >> films using it. It keeps telling me that I am missing some codecs. I >> followed the instructions, but it doesnt get you anywhere. Would anybody >> know the codecs that are needed to use with Totem Movie PLayer, as that >> seems to be my player. Or is there another player that I can use that >> would play the DVD's? >> >> Thank you again for your help. :) >> >> John >> >> -- >> ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ >> >>
Thank your for your message. I dont think its the x86 but not sure about the other one. Just for reference, how can I find out what version of Ubuntu I'm using? Thank you. John. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/