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Old 05-08-2004, 10:44 PM   #1
genesis12
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Angry where is realplayer?


hi, i just installed realplayer for linux/unix on mandrake 10 from real.com.
after the rpm installed, the configuration screen appeared (name, email, connection, etc.).
i filled it out and realplayer started. now i closed realplayer and cant find where is it located on my system!

please help!
 
Old 05-08-2004, 10:47 PM   #2
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Try something like "locate realplayer" or whatever the name of the executable is. This should easily point you in the direction of the program.
 
Old 05-08-2004, 10:49 PM   #3
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Try something like:

/usr/lib/RealPlayer8/realplay

* search for the executable "realplay"
 
Old 05-08-2004, 10:50 PM   #4
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i tried that right now, and it only points to some realplayer icons. i also tried it as root, but it still only shows some icons.

any ideas?

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Old 05-08-2004, 10:52 PM   #5
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Do a Run Command and type in "realplay". Anything?
 
Old 05-08-2004, 10:53 PM   #6
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ah, typing in 'realplay' worked! thanks for the help!
 
  


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