Linux Fedora DVD player...Someone please save me an extra 4 hours!!?

Eric

Newbie to linux Operating Systems and decided to try Fedora which was superb at compatibility issues that I was getting in Windows- I didn't have to do anything. The only prob I have is playing DVD's now, I understand there is licensing issues with Fedora and the DVD patents in some places but can someone just tell me the easiest way to click on a link download the app and start using a dvd player?

I have tried sooo many and its driving me mad, for over 4 hours :(
Any help would be muchhh appreciated

Thanks

Answer
Install VLC the DVD player and the file libdvdcss. Once installed you should be able to play DVDs, even the ones you rent or buy. Use the software management program in Fedora to do this.

If it is not in the repository list, then type in the web search VLC .rpm and then libdvdcss .rpm . Ferora uses .rpm files and should install these.

Ubuntu 7.04 DVD player?

Ed

I had Unbuntu 6.1 installed on my Gateway E-3600. I upgraded to the Umbutu 7.04 and now the DVD player will not work. I installed the plugin that got the 6.1 working, but it still
does not work.

Answer
What kind of dvd player do you have?

Is the drive even detected?

I would check the manfacturers website for Linux (Debian) drivers.

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