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Old 07-22-2006, 08:54 PM   #1
orfiyus
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Looking for a movie player

hi

I am new to linux and I was just wondering what movie player I should install?

I am using FC5.

Thanks.
 
Old 07-22-2006, 08:56 PM   #2
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xine http://xinehq.de/
mplayer http://www.mplayerhq.hu/
best two in my opinion
 
Old 07-22-2006, 10:13 PM   #3
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Go with Xine. Love it. Can't say enough about it.
 
Old 07-22-2006, 10:47 PM   #4
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Thanks AA

I picked MPlayer.

Later
 
Old 07-23-2006, 04:58 AM   #5
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hello ,

good choice , and in case you still don't know mplayer includes also gmplayer ... graphical mplayer ...

have fun,
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