missing plugins

[Greg Booth]

On 11/6/07, Mark Fraser <kubuntu at mfraz74.orangehome.co.uk> wrote:
> On Tuesday 06 November 2007 07:41:38 Edmund Laugasson wrote:
> > > hello! community, I'm unable to watch videos using Firefox browser it
> > > complains about missing plugins, i've read some postings on this issue
> > > and even tried   using adobe flash to no success i'll really appreciate
> > > any input on this issue and perhaps a walk-through on how to install the
> > > tar..gz I'm using the Kubuntu 7.10 feisty. I'm still new with this OS and
> > > I find it very interesting so far, i'm a windows user transitioning to
> > > Linux.
> >
> > 1) Add the Medibuntu repository -
> > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu - see the chapter "Adding the
> > Repositories"
>
> <Snip>
> >
> > Now if you go to somewhere and would like to see embedded videos,
> > mplayerplug-in should do the trick. Also you may during video playback make
> > right mouse click on the video and gain access to mplayerplug-in settings.
> > On right bottom corner you may see small button, which gives the
> > opportunity to switch full screen mode. You may also try usual mplayer
> > keyboard shortcuts. Also see the man mplayer page for further instructions
> > and possibilities.
>
> I'd managed to get most of the plugins working apart from one - RealPlayer -
> any tips on installing it? I just get a blank box when I try to view the
> videos on the BBC's website.

Tried

sudo apt-get install mozilla-helix-player

yet ?