unable to play media from external HDD on Linux Fedora

Vashocre · 01-03-2012, 05:43 AM

i just wiped my drive and made the change from windows 7 to Linux Fedora on my ASUS G73JH. install went fine, though when it finished i am unable to play the media i had saved on my external HDD. on windows 7 this is an easy fix, as i'm sure is the case with linux. i am completely new to linux and i'm not sure what software i need.

zQUEz · 01-03-2012, 07:19 AM

Are you getting any errors? What type of media are you referring to? What program are you using to open the media?
The issue I most often encounter is codec related issues, because Fedora does not by default install codecs that require a license.
To resolve, Google rpmfusion, setup the repositories on your Fedora yum, then you can search and install "gstreamer" plugins. Look for "good", "bad" and "ugly" - those are the ones I generally install and all my codec issues get resolved.

Vashocre · 01-03-2012, 07:29 AM

i'm trying to play mp3, mp4, AAC. i tried opening in rythmbox, it gives an importing error saying it is an error in rythmbox or gstream. i tried opening files in dragon video, and movie player and they give me a page saying i need decoders. when i search for the decoders/plugins it states none can be found. i just downloaded xine, but havnt goten it working yet. i'm gonna try your idea right now

Vashocre · 01-03-2012, 07:51 AM

where is the fedora YUM at? i have searched my comp for repositories setting and YUM. i cant find either. sorry to be such a newb but i've never used linux before.

Vashocre · 01-03-2012, 08:48 AM

oh sweet. mixxx x64 fixed it. along with packages you suggested. thanks alot bud.

zQUEz · 01-04-2012, 04:46 AM

you're welcome. that Mixxx looks pretty slick. I'm not really into mixing my own music, but it almost makes me want to try just to use that software :-)