Can't play unencrypted DVDs

[Matthew Flaschen]

Matthew Flaschen wrote:
> I am trying to figure out why unencrypted DVDs won't play directly from
> the disc.  I can play them after copying them to my computer with
> dvdauthor.

I got it mostly working with:

vlc dvd:///media/cdrom

However, the menu displays only for an instant, but then the video
starts before I can choose anything.

Also, I would still would appreciate help with Kaffeine (though I find
VLC much less buggy in general).

Matt Flaschen