Which Linux?

[jj]

cheers diskdoctor got the wireless working.

[jj]

Due to idiotic DRM legal crap the stock debian based linux will only play region free DVDs out of the box. To fix it for Ubuntu:

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sudo apt-get install totem-xine libxine1-ffmpeg libdvdread4
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
While at it, lets also install the official flash plugin:

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sudo apt-get install flashplugin-installer
...and java:

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sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin
These all work perfectly on both 32-bit and 64-bit Ubuntu.

Free bonus: Google Earth

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sudo apt-get install googleearth-package
make-googleearth-package
sudo dpkg -i googleearth*.deb
(P.S. You might need to manually sudo apt-get install lib32nss-mdns and then sudo apt-get-f install .. But only if the googleearth deb doesn't install out of the box)

Hi Piru

THanks for that.   Flash working, java working.  DVD not working with the movie player, installing vlc now see if that works..

Now this long shot and doesnt matter as can always boot back into windows if not, but i can log int work from home.  It uses a java app for the tunnelling which then uses remote desktop, is there a remote desktop that is exactly the same as the windows version.  I cant see this working myself

i think it runs through a cytrix server if that helps

[jj]

will see if that works.  btw vlc plays dvds a treat now. thanks for that.  Linux all new to me

[jj]

this prob going to get annoying for everyone, but you all being helpful.   I have got a hp photosmart printer c4580 that s connected to my router through wireless.   Any idea if drivers exist for linux for wireless printers

also got the laptop connected to my home theatre via bluetooth but ubuntu stil using laptop speakers for sound, any ideas or does ths only work with windows pcs.  maybe i should stop being lazy and do some internet searching

worked out the bluetooth, you have to slect the outputin sound prefreces everytime you want to use it

[jj]

not using netnook remix not running on a netbook

[jj]

Due to idiotic DRM legal crap the stock debian based linux will only play region free DVDs out of the box. To fix it for Ubuntu:

Code: [Select]

sudo apt-get install totem-xine libxine1-ffmpeg libdvdread4
sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread4/install-css.sh
While at it, lets also install the official flash plugin:

Code: [Select]

sudo apt-get install flashplugin-installer
...and java:

Code: [Select]

sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin
These all work perfectly on both 32-bit and 64-bit Ubuntu.

Free bonus: Google Earth

Code: [Select]

sudo apt-get install googleearth-package
make-googleearth-package
sudo dpkg -i googleearth*.deb
(P.S. You might need to manually sudo apt-get install lib32nss-mdns and then sudo apt-get-f install .. But only if the googleearth deb doesn't install out of the box)

After much rangling had to go 8.04 lts because my gpu was no longer supported.

Anyway when trying to get the package to enable me to watch dvds , its says package not found.  Have all the boxes ticked for software sources, any ideas?

thanks

[jj]

I have win 7 on my main pc.   And I am seriously conidering installing it on my laptop.  WIll see how it goes

[jj]

http://www.dailygyan.com/2008/04/how-to-have-dvd-playback-adobe-flash.html

Thanks that worked though I did have to split the fist command down into its actual sperate commands.
 
Couldn't find skype on that link , couldnt find package.
 
Also incase anyone else has problems with this distro and ati card and opengl flickering like crazy, just switch off all desktop effects.  Seems ATI drivers and opengl do not play well with desktop effects.
 
And I rather have emulators and video using hardware rather than softwware for rendering.

[jj]

ubuntu and linux has come a long way, 9.10 was no good for my laptop , but 8.04 is just as good
 
my no name bluetooth usb dongle worked straight away and can connect to my home theatre using bluetooth and play music.
 
Xbox 360 wirless reciever works and so does xbox 360 controller with no extra work.
 
easy to add things and remove panels.  Its not as easy to use as windows but im finding it more configurable and more rewarding.
 
Ubuntu is the way fwd

[jj]

I had to go from 9.10 beacuse the ati drivers for my card no longer worked, and the newest drivers dont support my card anymore.  Tried all sorts of things and ended up with a machine that would only run in low graphics mode.
 
If I could have got my ati card working i would have kept 9.10 it was just that little bit slicker than 8.04.  Faster loading as well.
 
But I must say i am still happy.  Last time I tried a linux distro was many many years ago and I was presently supprised at what a usuable os it is.

[jj]

Anyone know of a good media player that has the sort of feature os windows media player.  Just want to create an easy to view music library with album covers that will sync ass well as windows with my creative zen vision m

[jj]

same with printers I found also.