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rhythmiccycle
June 16th, 2009, 03:13 AM
i'm trying to install vlc player,

i remember before. i just typed vlc player in the synaptic package manager and it showed up.

but i typed it in and nothing showes up.

do i need to add networks to the synaptic, if so how do it do it?

QIII
June 16th, 2009, 03:16 AM
Open System -> Administration -> Software Sources.

Make sure Multiverse is checked.

SunnyRabbiera
June 16th, 2009, 03:16 AM
vlc should be installable
Multiverse should be default without extra sources.

rhythmiccycle
June 16th, 2009, 03:26 AM
multiverse is selected,

so if vlc is already installed, how do i use it to open a divx file.

i right clicked on a file, and went to "open with other application"

but vlc is not on the list.

SoftwareExplorer
June 16th, 2009, 03:38 AM
Go to Applications -> Add/Remove. Make sure show is set to all available applications. Search for vlc.

SoftwareExplorer
June 16th, 2009, 03:40 AM
multiverse is selected,

so if vlc is already installed, how do i use it to open a divx file.

i right clicked on a file, and went to "open with other application"

but vlc is not on the list.

You could start vlc (Applications->sound & Video -> VLC media player) then Media -> Open File. Navigate to the file and select it, then click play.

rhythmiccycle
June 16th, 2009, 03:55 AM
thanks alot, i got it working!!!

SoftwareExplorer
June 16th, 2009, 06:22 AM
If your saying thanks to me, Your Welcome. If your saying thanks to someone else, Thank you someone else.:D