[ubuntu-uk] Firefox and BBC video clips

[alan c]

alan c wrote:
> In both kubuntu 6.06 and 6.10 (different machines) I am getting 
> problems with Firefox and bbc video clips.
> 
> I believe the existing configuration was mplayer (plugin) with FF but 
> from my present experiences I am only getting any success at all after 
> removing mplayer, (re) installing realplayer and for good measure 
> (re)installing firefox. The video clips then play ok in realpayer as a 
> separate player, and not integral in FF.
> 
> Is something happening with bbc or the apps, (or not) that I have missed?

I am still not able to play bbc video clips, using either firefox or 
konquerer
(kubuntu 6.06, also 6.10).

Is anyone finding they can play stuff from bbc please? It might give 
me some clues?
I get sound, but no picture, either with realplayer or mplayer 
apparently. If it worked ok in the past -  great, buut when it does 
not work there is a lot to sort through and I am struggling.

(it is getting desperate here - not that I watch bbc video much 0 but 
I needed to this evening. After efforts and lack of success anywhere, 
in desperation I turned on a windows machine and used it. I have not 
done that in a couple of years. Pretty sad)

tia
-- 
alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391