On 23 April 2010 18:24, Barry <barr...@paradise.net.nz> wrote: > Jim Cheetham wrote: > >> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:08 PM, Barry <barr...@paradise.net.nz> wrote: >> >>> after many failed attempts to view movies I am at a complete loss on >>> where to search next for a cure to my problem. >>> >> >> *any* movie? What codecs are you trying? Perhaps you're trying to play >> something you don't have any support for, and that's what's doing the >> actual crashing. >> > > avi files from my camera, VOB, wmv. Not sure on how to check for installed > video codecs. I seem to remember a package for microsoft codecs,do I need > it?? > >> >> The problem does not occur with an install of Mandriva one live for >>> 2009.0 but this distro has other problems, and an upgrade to 2009.1 >>> gives a messy system. >>> >> >> Well ... perhaps don't use Mandriva? If it can't upgrade itself >> properly, use something that can. >> > Barry, I know you are addicted to that Mandrake derivative, but like its root vegetable namesake, it really is dangerous. I had an unfortunate affair with it some years ago, but fortunately managed to get off it without any permanent damage or consequencies - I was a user for only a few months thank goodness - I'll never touch it again primarily because of the ongoing problems it seems to be giving you.
Here's an offer you should not refuse. I'll install Sabayon-5.2 plus all updates to the minute on to your HP lappie over the w/e. It's both solid and aesthetically beautiful. The KDE-4.4 concept of one so called 'activity' per desk is exactly what a fellow needs. All I need from the list is a suggestion for how Barry can be helped over the DTs and other symptoms of Mandrake withdrawal. :-) >> -jim >> one box performing excellently, it ain't broke so I don't want to fix it. >> >> > > I would like both boxes on the same system. > You will - It's called Linux. -- Sincerely etc. Christopher Sawtell
