[nzlug] Ubuntu and video

[Craig Box]

james jones wrote:
> I think it can you have to use xine. if is not installed just run
> "apt-get install xine" as root. Also I highly recommend install "wajig"
> it is utility that acts as a wrapper for all of the apt-get tool.
> install by runnint "apt-get install wajig".

The engine isn't the issue; mplayer, ffmpeg, xine, VLC, gstreamer, any
engine can play almost any video with the right plugins or codecs, it
just comes down to what is legally redistributable/licensed.

See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats for information.

(Also, while wajig seems like a good idea, not many people use it [to my
knowledge], and your options for support with it might be limited
compared to the standard tools, apt-get/aptitude.)

Craig