andrew wrote: > Good stuff - I'll give SFE a try. As an aside, I've just got DVD playback > working on Ubuntu 7.10 (after google for the solution - slightly complicated > by my choosing the AMD64 version). With any luck a few "interested parties" > can get a similarly painless process setup for OpenSolaris-based distros. > > BTW, does anyone know if there are any commercial, i.e. DVD-cartel licenced, > DVD players for Solaris out there? > > Thanks > > Andrew. > > > This message posted from opensolaris.org > _______________________________________________ > desktop-discuss mailing list > desktop-discuss at opensolaris.org > No, there's no MPEG-2 licenses for DVD playback available for Solaris. Linux is limited to PowerDVD. The reason you need to compile your own packages is due to the vagrities of libdvdcss legal status, especially in North America. It cannot be bundled or provided in binary or source form typically. Since Solaris is exported mainly from the United States, it cannot hold such unattainable licenses unless done through proper channels (IE: Get PowerDVD to do it, and have Sun pay them for unlimited licensing somehow)
James
