how to play dat files

kishores_bin · 11-22-2006, 01:15 AM

How can i play dat file in Linux..Also I am denying access to my root folder how can i access it to install some packages..

David the H. · 11-22-2006, 01:46 AM

1: What's a 'dat' file?

2: Look at all the "similar threads" at the bottom of this page (hint, this forum has a search function).

3: Try "file filename.dat" to discover what kind of file it really is.

4: What do you mean when you say you're denying access to root? More info, please.

muddywaters · 11-22-2006, 06:14 AM

Wild guess at #1. Is it a vcd issue as described here?
http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/HTML/en/vcd.html

vcds should be played back directly, not mounted. What media player are you using and what distribution/version? Maybe the problem is with your basic multimedia playback.

Agree with previous poster, much more info needed.

saini_mw · 11-22-2006, 08:40 AM

i think MPLAYER is the best thing,,.

its a freeware, just download and use it...

have fun,

Regards,

Harinder Singh.

kishores_bin · 11-23-2006, 10:48 PM

thanks 4 ur kind reply..but i ll be even thankful if u mention yhe links where i can find some quality video n audio players//

nitinb · 11-24-2006, 03:38 AM

http://www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/dload.html
http://linuxreviews.org/software/media-sound/

matthewg42 · 11-24-2006, 08:35 AM

google for vlc