On 04/19/10 18:50, Mike McCarty wrote: > I've read through the BLFS sections related to video, but am still > uncertain how to proceed toward the goal of playing MP4 (so called) > format files. It looks like MPLAYER may be the way to go. I have > an older XINE which I installed some time back, but it doesn't seem > to be able to handle those. > > Anyone have recommendations or suggestions for an MP4 player?
First, MP4 is called a container file format. In order to be able to play an MP4 file, you need to have the codecs for the audio and video which it contains. Personally, I prefer Xine and Kaffine, but the issue will be the same no matter what you use. You need to install not only Xine but a bunch of codec libraries as well as the Windows DLL files to be able to play all AV formats. -- James Tyrer Linux (mostly) From Scratch -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/blfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
