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Installing mplayerplug-in for Google Chrome

Asked by William Pabon

I recently downloaded the mplayerplug-in for Chrome: mplayerplug-in-0.4.xpi. Need procedure to install this file so that it can be used by Google Chrome. Thanks.
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zvacet (ivicakolic) said : 		#1

Install gecko-mediaplayer from synaptic.Open Chrome and in address bar type about:plugins and see if plugin is installed.Gecko-mediaplayer is replacemant for mplayerplug-in.

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William Pabon (williepabon) said : 		#2

I installed, gnome-mplayer. In my about:plugins I see the Totem plugin that says is replacement for windows media player. Is this more or less the same thing? How do I test it?
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Best zvacet (ivicakolic) said : 		#3

Try it on some site,but I don´t understand why didn´t you just instal gecko-mediaplayer.That is plugin you are looking for.

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William Pabon (williepabon) said : 		#4

Thanks zvacet, that solved my question.

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funicorn (funicorn) said : 		#5

NO, I have gecko-mediaplayer installed and no plugin in google chrome