vlc installation problem

ritam_bkp · 01-04-2009, 11:29 AM

hello friends..
i have a PC, but it has no internet connection.
so how can i install vlc(or any other software that plays .avi files)
on my computer??

i can downlaod any software through my frnds PC..and install it through a flash drive.
plzz help me frnds..
thanx

repo · 01-04-2009, 11:31 AM

download the rpm, then install it with
rpm -i foo.rpm

sycamorex · 01-04-2009, 11:43 AM

You can download mplayer on your friend's computer.
http://www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/news.html
Download mplayer source and binary codec packages
(Before you compile mplayer you need to unpack the codecs archive and put it
in a directory specified in the README file.
Unfortunately, if you have some dependency problems, it might be a difficult task.
Ideally, you'd get your computer to your friend's house, update your system and install necessary
programs.

ritam_bkp · 01-04-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by repo

download the rpm, then install it with
rpm -i foo.rpm

thanx frnd..
but i am now using ubuntu..
can u give me the link of a debian binary of vlc.....with all dependencies resolved..so that i can install it on my computer...
?

sycamorex · 01-04-2009, 11:51 AM

Here's the source for vlc:
http://downloads.videolan.org/pub/videolan/vlc/latest/

Taking into account possible dependency problems, you might be better off installing real player
http://www.real.com/linux

repo · 01-04-2009, 11:51 AM

then you download the deb file, and do
dpkg -i foo.deb

ritam_bkp · 01-04-2009, 11:54 AM

tahnx repo and sycamorex..
taht would be of lot of help...