What you need is to install the non-free-codec pack which includes flash and all other codecs. You will also need a mozilla browser plugin, which by default is totem with Ubuntu. Go
here scroll down to adding repository. Open a terminal & then copy and paste the commands for adding the
repository and
gpg key for your current distro (assuming its Ubuntu Ibex).Once added, its easy from here.
The download for non-free-codecs will include fonts and many other things, its about around a 300mb download. Open a terminal and type these commands.
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sudo apt-get install non-free-codecs
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That's it for flash and java support and many other codecs. And along with other video, audio formats.
Totem should by default now play all other video, audio formats in your browser.