Why no MP3 capability?

rusty_slacker · 10-31-2005, 09:14 AM

When you install Fedora Core 3, it includes XMMS. So why doesn't XMMS play MP3 files?

reddazz · 10-31-2005, 09:26 AM

If you used the search tool you would have got an answer because this is asked a lot. Some of the major distros based in th US do not include packages that can infringe other peoples patents.

brianthegreat · 10-31-2005, 12:09 PM

Dude, just install Realplayer and all is well. RealPlayer better than XMMS anyway.

spooon · 10-31-2005, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by rusty_slacker
So why doesn't XMMS play MP3 files?

You need to install the "xmms-mp3" package, which is available from Livna. You can see this for more information.

Quote:

Originally posted by brianthegreat
Dude, just install Realplayer and all is well. RealPlayer better than XMMS anyway.

No.