Install another media player in Ubuntu

A long time ago, Linux was weak in media playback. However, when the time passes, Linux can already meet the needs of most users for audio and video playback. For Ubuntu users, there are two outstanding playing software-Mplayer and VLC, which are superior to the built-in Totem of Ubuntu. In addition, Ubuntu can also install KDE's default media player Kaffeine. Kaffeine works very well in Ubuntu, but it is best to run it under the KDE Desktop, and some configuration is required to run it first.

A long time ago, Linux was weak in media playback. However, when the time passes, Linux can already meet the needs of most users for audio and video playback. For Ubuntu users, there are two outstanding playing software-Mplayer and VLC, which are superior to the built-in Totem of Ubuntu. In addition, Ubuntu can also install KDE's default media player Kaffeine. Kaffeine works very well in Ubuntu, but it is best to run it under the KDE Desktop, and some configuration is required to run it first.

Both Mplayer and VLC do not require the media functions provided by the desktop environment, so they can run independently of the desktop environment.

The reason for using other players is that Totem is still in the development stage, but its rival features are already very city-wide. In addition, their browser multimedia support is also very complete, while Totem has very few plug-ins.

Because both Mplayer and VCL can be used freely, there is no reason not to use them. The following describes them in detail and provides many configuration details.

Mplayer

After early competition, Mplayer has become a leader in using the Linux media player. He is more sophisticated than other Linux players.

In addition, Mplayer is a command line tool, but it needs to be installed with most people who prefer to use the GUI. Search for and install mplayer in the new version. If you want to use mpalyer in your browser to play audio and video files, you also need to install "mozilla-mplayer ". After the installation is complete, Mplayer can play hard drive files in almost any format, including Windows Media, Real, and Divx. You can start Mplayer in "application"-"sound and video. When Mplayer is enabled, two program windows are displayed: one display window and one control window. To configure Mplayer, right-click the window and the configuration menu will pop up. If you want to change the settings, click "Configure.

Click the display window of Mpalyer to resize the display area. Mplayer programs can also be customized through the "skin" function. Right-click Mplayer and choose "Skin browser" from the configuration menu. Three skins are provided by default. More skins can be removed from the skin.

If you find that there is "only sound without screen" during file playback, additional configuration may be required. Open Mplayer, right-click in the control window, and select "Preferences". A dialog box is displayed. In the "processing" dialog box, switch to the "Video" tab and select one from the "Avaliable drivers" list. If your computer is installed with a 3D Driver (that is, the desktop effect is enabled), you can select "g1" or "g2. In other cases, select the "X11" option.