On 19 Nov 2004, Michael Marsh wrote: > On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:24:03 +0000, Anthony Campbell > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks to both for replies. I already had xine and I've now installed > > the libdvdnav4 package from Sid. These seem to work - at least, when I > > started xine I found it playing a promo piece for Dolby, though I don't > > know where this came from. However, I can't play a DVD disk. This > > contains files of the type: > > > > *.bup > > *.ifo > > *.vob > > > > Which, if any, of these should be playable? (I should say I've never > > tried to use DVD in any medium before.) > > Are you mounting the DVD before trying to play it? That would be > wrong, if you are, and will prevent xine from accessing the disc. > >From xine, you should just hit the button labelled "DVD" (or whatever > it is for the skin you're using). You might need libdvdcss (google is > your friend) as well. >
Yes, I was mounting the CD. It's now working - many thanks! Anthony -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
