Multimedia Codecs

[AlanR8]

Do you know something.....

I've seen a lot of threads about having to install the multimedia codecs in Linux to get DVD playback and basic MP3 support, and I understand the reasons why it's not enabled in most distros out the box.

About 6 weeks ago I had to format and rebuild the wife's Dell Dimension desktop PC and took the opportunity to create a dual boot XP and Kubuntu. All works well and I've sorted the Kubuntu installation so she has similar apps to her Windows programs. The idea being that she can migrate across as and when she finds she can do the same things in Linux as she can in Windows. Clearly I had to install all the codecs to eneble multimedia support.

Imagine my surprise yesterday when she inserted a DVD into the machine yesterday (Windows XP partition) and it came up with an error message "Sorry I can't play these files. You must install DVD software to play these files"!

And I thought XP did everything out the box.....WRONG. :lolflag:

[omegamike3]

HAHAHAHAAHA!!! That's freakin' awesome! Way to go M$!!:lolflag:

[LowSky]

I've known about this for years... but It makes you think where does all that money you pay for Windows actually goes toward? It certainly isn't developent.

[wolfen69]

this probably belongs in testimonials and experiences.

[bapoumba]

Thread moved :)

[BreathEasy]

Vista has fully built-in DVD support now, out of the box. They listened to people, give them some credit.

[AlanR8]

Credit?

[LaRoza]

Vista has fully built-in DVD support now, out of the box. They listened to people, give them some credit.

Credit as in credit card.

Don't think this doesn't add to the cost.

[BreathEasy]

Credit as in credit card.

Don't think this doesn't add to the cost.
Of course it adds to the cost, but the OP wanted to bash Windows for not having DVD support and I'm saying it does... in Vista.

[AlanR8]

BreathEasy...take a deep breath!

I was NOT knocking Mr Gates, merely comparing his OS to Linux distros.

Also, note the reference to XP not Vista.

[LaRoza]

Of course it adds to the cost, but the OP wanted to bash Windows for not having DVD support and I'm saying it does... in Vista.

Linux comes with the codecs by the same logic.

The codecs are being used, but they are not part of the OS. Linux Mint and others come with the codecs.

The OS is different than software it ships with.

[BrokeBody]

Vista has fully built-in DVD support now, out of the box.

Not quite,

If you're running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, DVD capabilities are included as part of the operating system. If you are running Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Enterprise, you can enhance your DVD playback experience by purchasing a DVD decoder pack or by upgrading to a more powerful edition of Windows Vista.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx#DVDDecoder

[BreathEasy]

Not quite,



http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx#DVDDecoder
Ah, OK then. Thanks for the clarification - not surprised there was a catch. :)

[LaRoza]

Ah, OK then. Thanks for the clarification - not surprised there was a catch. :)

I was, they will stop at nothing to get people to upgrade.

[LinuxIsInnovation]

BreathEasy...take a deep breath!

I was NOT knocking Mr Gates, merely comparing his OS to Linux distros.

Also, note the reference to XP not Vista.

Which version of *ubuntu did you install? Breezy or Hoary?
Or is it Feisty or Gutsy.. If you consider a newer Linux shell, do consider a newer Windows version :D
And who is asking you to pay for Vista :D
80% windows users use non-genuine/cracked windows. It's as good as genuine, we get the updates, software/hardware support and all.. So who needs genuine M$ software ;)
And yes, m$ doesn't care about the widespread Windows piracy.. all it does that it releases the piracy busters in the service packs it releases. What people do is to wait until the service pack gets pirated :D