mplayer can't be authenticated

howarddevore · 07-27-2005, 08:56 AM

hi there,
when i try to use synaptic to install mozilla-mplayer i get a msg asking if i wish to proceed because these packages cannot be authenticated?
It wants to Dl a bunch of libs and xmms with it.

Basically - what should i think of this? I was about to Dl it anyway, but thought I'd ask here first.

thanks in advance,
howard

craigevil · 07-27-2005, 12:03 PM

If you are using Synaptic go ahead and install it. I can't remember whether it is universe, multiverse, or backports but one doesn't authenticate.

It is still safe to install.

m_yates · 07-27-2005, 02:52 PM

You may have to authenticate the mplayer repository that you are using. See the instructions here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com//AptAuthenti...ctionsForHoary As the above poster said, the package itself is safe to install. It just requires mplayer, which is not included in the official Debian/Ubuntu stuff.

howarddevore · 07-30-2005, 07:56 AM

thankyou. appreciated.

howard