The Default DVD application for Ubuntu is Totem. In this example I will show you two commands to get Totem up and playing your DVDs. Please note the commands in the example are how to get it working in Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon). If you are running a different version other then 7.10, these commands probaly will not work. If you are running Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) I have included the commands at the bottom of the article. If you need help finding what version of ubuntu you are running Please check out the following article:
http://mixeduperic.com/Linux/Settings/find-what-version-of-ubuntu-you-are-running.html
Ok, lets get started! You will need to open up a terminal window Click on Applications > Accessories > Terminal - Type or copy and paste the following command in the terminal window: sudo apt-get install libdvdread3 totem-xine libxine1-ffmpeg You should see it running threw a bunch of code. It may ask you if you if you except user agreement. Just type yes and hit enter. Once it has finshed you can move on to the next command. - Type or copy and paste the following command in the terminal window: sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread3/install-css.sh
Note: You may need to restart before the changes will take place. Place your DVD in your DVD drive - Start Totem Applications > Sound & Video > Movie Player
- Click Movie > Play Disc 'Your Movie Name'
Grab some popcorn and enjoy If you are running Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) Please use the following commands (highlighted in red) instead of the ones above. If you need help finding your version Please check out the following article: http://mixeduperic.com/ubuntuversion
Version: Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft) Run First: sudo apt-get install libdvdread3 totem-xine libxine1-ffmpeg Run Second: sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread3/install-css.sh Please give us some feedback, let us know your thoughts about "3 steps to getting a DVD to play on Ubuntu 7.10"!
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