Howto do I install multimedia plugins, codecs, libdvdcss in Debian Linux etch 4.0
Q. I’ve just installed Debian Linux etch 4.0. I was reading your libdvdcss related post. How do I install libdvdcss and other multimedia codecs under Linux?
A. Debian Linux includes xine, totem or other DVD/movie player softwares. However some restricted plugins, mp3 support, DVDs and selected wifi cards out of the box are not supported due to copyright/IP laws.
#1: Update Debian Linux etch repository
Debian multimedia repository includes required packages. Open a file /etc/apt/sources.list
# vi /etc/apt/sources.list
Append following line
deb http://www.debian-multimedia.org etch main
#2: Update packages
Run apt-get command:
# apt-get update
#2: Install packages
You can now install packages such as libdvdcss2, mplayer and so on with apt-get command itself:
# apt-get install mplayer w32codecs libdvdcss2
Now install libdvdcss:
# cd /usr/share/doc/libdvdread3/examples
# sh install-css.sh
Subscribe to our free e-mail newsletter or RSS feed to get all updates.
You can Email this page to a friend.
Related Other Helpful FAQs:
- nslookup / host Dns Client Testing Command Not Found on Debian / Ubuntu Linux
- Install Multimedia Codecs For Ubuntu Linux
- Howto: Ubuntu Linux install Mplayer software
- Install OpenSSH Server on Asus EEE PC
- How do I use MSN or Yahoo or ICQ instant messaging under Linux?
Leave a Reply
We encourage your comments, and suggestions. But please stay on topic, be polite, and avoid spam. Thank you very much for stopping by our site!



Recent Comments
Today ~ 3 Comments
Today ~ 57 Comments
Yesterday ~ 9 Comments
Yesterday ~ 7 Comments
Yesterday ~ 1 Comment