how do i play avi (or other) files in linux? please help!

Divitarova · 11-04-2010, 08:49 AM

How do i play avi (or other video files) in linux. i'm very new!

divyashree · 11-04-2010, 08:51 AM

Hi, welcome to LQ. You can use mplayer,vlc,xine ..

and which linux you are using ?

sycamorex · 11-04-2010, 08:55 AM

Assuming that you're running Suse, please read the following:
http://opensuse-community.org/Multimedia

Divitarova · 11-06-2010, 07:49 AM

i am using:
Linux linux 2.6.32.13-0.5.1.1676.0.PTF-pae #1 SMP 2010-07-20 14:12:19 +0200 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux

divyashree · 11-06-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divitarova

i am using:
Linux linux 2.6.32.13-0.5.1.1676.0.PTF-pae #1 SMP 2010-07-20 14:12:19 +0200 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux

Post the output of this command:

Code:

cat /etc/*release

vyver · 11-06-2010, 09:26 AM

To Divitarova,
Have you downloaded and installed the mpeg3 and mpeg4 decoders in the first place? I am giving an advise unasked for: if you want good quality from M Player, download Alsamix and Alsamix GUI from the software manager and in their window just UP the Volume ( i am just passing on a fantastic piece of advise from a "Sound" Pro)! Best wishes! IF THE PREVIOUS POST SOLVES YOUR PROB.,JUST FORGET THIS POST!(Very sorry for the bold type)

regards,
vyver.

PS: My apologies to divyashree! She was faster off the track, while i was composing my post!