media player for Ubuntu not working

[Brian McKee]

On Tuesday 17 October 2006 22:16, Tobiasissml at aol.com wrote:
> I am unable to play any movies/songs on my DVD ROM (Samsung Combo drive).
> Error message says "cannot open file...." or something like this. I have
> TOTEM installed.
>
> I don't think i should have a virus as I have not used any form of input
> media other than Cds/DVDs for the 5.x and 6.x OS' ( I had Dapper Drake
> installed over the 5.x version. Are there any additional files/plug ins
> that i need to download (I do not have an internet connection for my home
> computer)
>
> sincerely,
>
> tobias

Hi Tobias
    I think the best answer is to read this page:
    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats

Unfortunately it assumes you have an internet connection :-(

HTH
Brian

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