[ubuntu-uk] Firefox and BBC video clips (thanks)

[alan c]

alan c wrote:
> 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

Thanks! for the responses

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alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391