[Deaf-lug] Playing back DVDs under Ubuntu

[JGJones]

Paul,

You'll need the libdvdcss2 to decrypt the original DVD's - the copies 
where you've ripped them works because the DRM in them have been removed.

Best way to get them...

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu

Install the medibuntu repository

The guide there really does cover it all very well.

FYI - I've found that Totem doesn't really play DVD's that well so I 
highly recommend you get VLC which you can install in Ubuntu easily 
enough - it's by far the best media player in that it play everything 
where Totem fails (I prefer Totem as it's a simple player...I just want 
to watch but for those times where it fails...you're better off with VLC)

Cheers

Paul Johnston wrote:
> Meant to change the subject.  Apologies for giving the impression of hijacking the "thread".
> Cheers,
> Paul.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Paul Johnston <gingerdeafman at yahoo.co.uk>
> To: deaf-lug at mailman.lug.org.uk
> Sent: Friday, 27 June, 2008 3:12:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Deaf-lug] Laptops
> 
> Hi all,
> Long time no speak.  I have neglected my laptop with Ubuntu installed lately and returned to it only recently.
> What do you use to play DVDs?  Including films bought from shops.
> I find my case strange.  My laptop won't play original DVDs.  Plays copies ok (cracked using a decrypter software) only that the media player in Ubuntu (Totem) does not recognise the subtitle stream.  This stream is definitely on the DVD and is recognised by stand alone DVD players.  Weird, so I could be imagining all this.  Will try again and confirm.
> Can anyone explain this?  Surely Ubuntu should be able to play original DVDs at least, cos I bought them in the first place?  Or do I have to pay extra for the codecs or similar?
> Cheers,
> Paul.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Fintan Gaughan <fgaughan at gmail.com>
> To: deaf-lug at mailman.lug.org.uk
> Sent: Friday, 27 June, 2008 1:01:27 PM
> Subject: [Deaf-lug] Laptops
> 
> Now that I got my bonus from work I want to treat myself to a laptop
> so I can take it to local LUG.
> 
> problem is which to go for?
> 
> Dell laptop are likley to be linux compatable and I have been fixing
> peoples high end laptops and before
> giving it back i run a live ubuntu distro and everything works.
> 
> Shops wont let me run a live distro before I buy and beside being
> rural I always buy online.
> 
> any recomendations?
> 
> buget under £300 cheaper the better really. (if i get it any cheaper
> id like to get a nintendo wii )
> 
> I dont do games (yeah i know nintendo wii but its for kids) , but like
> to watch mythtv or dvds from laptop
> 
> 
> Fintan
>