Playing a DVD

[Peter Garrett]

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:32:39 +1000
Jean Hollis Weber <jean-ooo at taming-openoffice-org.com> wrote:

> Michael T. Richter wrote:
> >> Suggestions for getting DVDs to play properly would be gratefully
> >> received.
> > 
> > sudo apt-get xine
> > 
> > Try again with xine afterwards.  I've never had Totem working reliably 
> > on anything.
> 
> I have installed xine, but I can't figure out how to get it to 
> play the DVD. If I just put the DVD in the tray, Totem comes up 
> automatically. If I open xine, I don't see where to tell it to 
> play a DVD. I assume I am missing something obvious.

i suggest you install the following:

http://mirror3.ubuntulinux.nl/pool/dapper-seveas/extras/libdvdcss2_1.2.9-0.0ubuntu2_i386.deb

Obligatory disclaimer: This package may be illegal in your jurisdiction
owing to idiotic laws. If so, I fully encourage civil disobedience ;-)

Explanation: Your dvd may be encumbered with so-called "Digital Rights
Management" This package circumvents the code involved.

This may not be the problem, but if it is, the package linked should fix
it. It will, in any case, enable you to play DVDs that have such
restrictions.

Peter