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Old 04-27-2008, 04:54 AM   #1
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Do avi files need codecs?


I thought you wouldn't need codecs for avi files as I assumed they are uncompressed audio video interlaced files. I have an avi that I can play in Windows, but not in Linux. So, will I need a certain player in Linux or will I need codecs?
 
Old 04-27-2008, 05:23 AM   #2
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avi is just a container for the data. There's several different compression/DRM methods I've seen used for them.
 
Old 04-27-2008, 05:52 AM   #3
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Try using mplayer and/or avifile. Get mplayer codecs from http://www.mplayerhq.hu
 
Old 04-27-2008, 07:40 AM   #4
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So, will I need a certain player in Linux or will I need codecs?
You can use mplayer or vlc, which both are all-sufficient video players, coming with lots of essential codecs.
 
  


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