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how to install mplayer

Asked by makk

how to install mplayer or any application.
plz help i m pretty new to linux n i m a bit confuse dat whether to install em d windows way or by some command.
plz help

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Thomas Krüger (thkrueger) said : 		#1

You can install by going to
a) Applications → Software Center, browse for it, select an application and click the arrow
b) System → Administration → Synaptic Packet Manager, browse, mark an application for installation and apply the changes

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makk (mahak-vmukhi) said : 		#2

Thanks Thomas Krüger, that solved my question.

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makk (mahak-vmukhi) said : 		#3

thanx mate
but cud ya tell me d command way.actually i wanna learn hw it happens.thanx

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Thomas Krüger (thkrueger) said : 		#4

sudo apt-get install package_name

BTW: TAB auto completion works on the package name:

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makk (mahak-vmukhi) said : 		#5

thanx