Yes, I confirm this bug. Kubuntu edgy, with newest updates. even with libxine-extracodecs installed, amarok still can't play mp3.
-- Amarok Ver 1.4.3 / KDE 3.5.4 - Will not play MP3 files, nor install MP3 Support, when chosen. https://launchpad.net/bugs/61972 -- kubuntu-bugs mailing list kubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-bugs