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Old 05-28-2005, 11:28 PM   #1
BigAmp
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DVD Player


Just was setting up linux on my PC and was thinking of playing a DVD, well problem...

no player yet!

so what one is good to try out for fedora core 3?? I have 5.1 surround sound so I would like a good one. I go for powerDVD in windows.
 
Old 05-28-2005, 11:41 PM   #2
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The player I've had the best luck with is mplayer. Just google it quickly, and read the instructions. Shouldn't be too hard for you to set it up.

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Old 05-28-2005, 11:44 PM   #3
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i'd suggest trying out both mplayer, and xine based players also ( If you want menu support, go with xine). vlc is another player, and ogle too.
 
  


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