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xubuntu 7.10 media playback of CD's & DVD's

Asked by Philip R

Hello all.

Please help - I am trying to escape and break free from Camp Redmond.

I have Xubuntu 7.10 installed on a Compaq Armada M300 (CPU 333MHz -10G/byte HDD - 128M/byte RAM) and I want to use it purely for listening to CD's & MP3's, watching DVD's, and organizing my digital photos when I am away from home/office.

Below is a list of what I have done so far:-
1. I have installed the files from the Medibutu repositry
2. I have installed the Ubuntu plugin files
3. I have installed the Libdvdcss file(s) - (to watch DVD's through Totem via Sarge 3.1 I just installed Libdvdcss and that was it!)

This is my problem(s):-
1. Medibuntu no longer supports 7.10 - (is it ok to use the newer ones? - if "no" is there another link?*
2. The Ubuntu plugin files are/were for Ubuntu 8.10*
3. When I play a DVD through Totem, I get a message saying that it cannot locate the files needed to play '[<mydvds>]'.
4. When I play a CD, Totem only plays the first track, (even though it displays the total number of tracks on the disc), I cannot advance to a track of my choice.
5. I do not have a 'wired' internet connection. So to get round the issue of installing the files from the first list was to download the files to a USB pendrive and copy them to my home folder and the extract from there. Is this ok?.

* upon installing Xubutu 7.10 did say the dependences are/were or not satisfied - I could not install the 'not satisfied' ones.

Ubuntu 7.04/7.10 seems to take forever to get to the login screen (two & half minutes) and anything above Xubuntu 7.10 is the same. DVD playback is very choppy under Ubuntu 7.04/7.10, (DMA was enabled), Sarge 3.1 was fine, (so too is Windows 9x, 2Kpro & XPpro).

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stephine freb (stephine45) said : 		#32

As i know if the Ubuntu plugin files you installed are meant for Ubuntu 8.10, they may not be fully compatible with Xubuntu 7.10. It's best to find packages specifically designed for Xubuntu 7.10 or explore alternatives compatible with the older release. The issue with playing CDs in Totem might be related to the codecs as well. Try using a different media player like VLC or Audacious, which should handle CD playback more effectively. To enable DVD playback on Xubuntu, you'll need the appropriate codecs and libraries. You mentioned installing libdvdcss, but if you still encounter issues, you might need additional codecs or a different media player, like VLC, which includes many built-in codecs. https://www.screenmirroring.onl/how-is-screen-casting-different-from-screen-mirroring-here-are-the-answers/

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herenlin (herenlin45) said : 		#33

Outdated Software: Given that you're using Xubuntu 7.10, which is no longer supported, you'll have trouble finding compatible software packages.
Medibuntu: Since Medibuntu no longer supports 7.10, it's advisable to use a newer OS version if you wish to use the latest packages.
DVD Playback: The inability to play DVDs might be due to missing codecs. While you've installed Libdvdcss, you might also need additional codecs or use a player like VLC.
CD Playback: Totem not advancing beyond the first track might be a bug or an issue related to old software.
Offline Installation: Downloading packages to a USB and installing them is okay, but you risk dependency issues, which you've encountered.
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Upgrade: If you can, upgrade to a lighter, more recent OS like Lubuntu, which is designed for older machines.
Alternative Players: For media playback, consider installing VLC. It's versatile and often has built-in codecs.
Boot Time: The long boot time is due to the older hardware specs. Using a lightweight distribution might help, but it won't be drastically faster given the age of the machine.
Internet Connection: If possible, try to get a temporary wired internet connection for updating and installing packages, ensuring dependencies are resolved.

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johndean (johndean23) said : 		#34

Medibuntu Repository: Since Medibuntu no longer supports 7.10 and using newer repositories might cause compatibility issues, look for older versions of the necessary packages, or alternative repositories that still offer support for older Ubuntu versions.

Ubuntu Plugins: If the plugins are intended for Ubuntu 8.10, they might not be fully compatible with 7.10. Seek out plugins specifically tailored for 7.10 or consider manually compiling from source if available.

DVD Playback: If Totem struggles with DVDs after installing libdvdcss, consider using a different media player like VLC, which often has better codec support and might handle DVDs more smoothly on older hardware.

CD Playback Issues: If Totem only plays the first track, it could be a problem with the media player or the audio codecs. Try a different media player or check if the codecs are correctly installed and configured.

Offline Installation: Downloading files to a USB drive and transferring them to your laptop is a fine approach when you don't have an internet connection. Ensure you're downloading the correct dependencies and versions compatible with Xubuntu 7.10.

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