How do install mpeg decoders and flash for linux fedora 10?
Q. I am completely new to linux fedora and linux for that matter. I am running fedora from a live usb until i get these issues fixed. I apparently need to install mpeg decoders, xvid decoders, avi decoders and a flash player. Being a complete noob to linux I don’t know how to go about this.
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assuming you are trying to watch videos in mplayer, you can simply add the plugins in the package manager, and all should work.
Ubuntu linux is typically used by beginners, although Fedora is good and is what I use.
have nooooo clue?
Well, you have three options
1. Browse through the entire options of whatever program you need decoders for
2. Download them in torrents (this may be risky as viruses will intrude)
3. pick a software that inst compatible with Linux, test it on Linux, and a message should pop up saying that it inst compatible, and it will also ask you if you want to search the web for solutions, it may not always help, but try it.
My advice:
Screw Linux, i never used it, but Windowsmedia player 10 is better, it has all of the codeecs and decoders
It looks like the decoders are not patent free and fedora will not include them. Other linux distros do allow a user to install them if they wish at their own risk.
The second link has instructions for flash.
You should search the fedora foum for more info on the codecs.
Good luck