Video files

ajtaus · 12-27-2001, 08:09 AM

Can someone tell me what to use in linux to play video files such as .mpeg, .avi etc? I've got some videos I've made from my digital video camera I want to see if they work in linux. While on this subject, can someone tell me if there's some nice software I can use to download digital pictures/video off my camera?

Thanks :0

neo77777 · 12-28-2001, 11:50 AM

There are plenty of choices available. First of all you should download real player for linux navigate to www.real.com http://www.real.com to download real player 8 (Note: it is hidden under previous versions in download section). I know there are some issues with realplayer being able to play mpeg's, so another good player is mtv you can get it from here mtvplayer

fail66 · 12-28-2001, 10:57 PM

I use Xine with Divx plugin, it can play most all formats. never had a problem with it and it seems to be the most popular

FuriousGnu · 12-29-2001, 12:01 AM

I've been using xmms to view MPEG-1 files. Works pretty good, but I'm sure there are better solutions out there.

dorward · 12-29-2001, 05:29 AM

I use mplayer to play my video files.

DavidPhillips · 12-29-2001, 06:16 AM

might as well get xine and mplayer, they both have their advantages.

And Realplayer is a must.