how to play flv and video

[blizta]

hi....... i just downloaded some videos from youtube. but, i cannot play it in ubuntu 9.10. when it automaticaly search for codec, the codec can't be found........ any idea???

[zeroseven0183]

Have you installed ubuntu-restricted-extras already? If not, type in a Terminal:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extrasNote: You can also copy and paste the command

After that you should be able to view the FLV video file on your default player.

[sxmaxchine]

the plugin it tries to download can also be found in add/remove. just run a search for gstreamer and install the required one.

or like zeroseven0183 said just enable the restricted extras

[jezza1972]

VLC player plays flv files. Well it does for me anyway.

[zeroseven0183]

I agree. VLC Player is a good choice.
You can download it from the Ubuntu Software Center.

[[Shadow]]

You should be able to play the FLV files on your default movie players if you get the restricted extras (very recommended).

If you dont want to do that I would also recommend VLC player.

It is a good movie, video, and dvd player