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| ---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === Rhythmbox === This is the default music player in Ubuntu. It has a very simple layout and is quite easy to use, but still can meet most needs. Rhythmbox has a browser window with a list of Artists on the left and a list of Albums on the right (this window can be minimized). It also has a search function. This allows users to search for songs based on Artist, Album and track name simultaneously. In addition, Rhythmbox can integrate with an ipod. For more information visit the [http://rhythmbox.sourceforge.net/ Rhythmbox Website]. ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === Sound Juicer === Sound Juicer is a simple and clean CD ripping tool. It allows you to extract the audio from audio compact discs and convert them into audio files that your computer can understand and play. ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === Amarok === This is KDE's premiere music player. It has all the bells and whistles one could want. It supports several visualizations and can be used like Rhythmbox with a single player window and playlist or like XMMS/Beep Media Player (think Winamp) with a seperate playlist and player windows. Amarok has an included database which will keep track of what songs you listen to most and least and rate them for you. It'll download CD covers, allow you to download lyrics from within the player and even burn tracks to CD. For more information visit [http://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok's webiste]. ==== Installation ==== ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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| ---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === Beep Media Player === Beep Media Player is very similar to Winamp. If you like Winamp, you're likely to enjoy this player. Ubuntu also includes tons of skins that can be used to make the player look any way you want. For more information visit [http://www.sosdg.org/~larne/w/BMP_Homepage Beep Media Player's home page]. ==== Installation ==== ===== From Terminal ===== {{{ sudo apt-get install beep-media-player bmp-skins }}} ===== From Package Manager ===== System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager Search for and install the following packages: *'''beep-media-player''' *'''bmp-skins''' ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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| ---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === Streamtuner === Streamtuner allows you to browse streaming internet radio stations, and play them in your favorite media player. The program includes support for SHOUTcast, Live365 and Xiph and allows you to add custom stations. For more information visit the [http://www.nongnu.org/streamtuner/ Streamtuner Webpage]. ==== Installation ==== ===== From Terminal ===== {{{ sudo apt-get install streamtuner }}} ===== From Package Manager ===== System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager Search for and install the following packages: *'''streamtuner''' ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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| ---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === totem-xine === DVD support includes menus and subtitles. In addition, totem can be used to play MP3s, Ogg Vorbis and other music files as well as streaming media with its nice visualizations. For more information visit the [http://www.gnome.org/projects/totem/ Totem Website]. ==== Installation ==== ===== From Terminal ===== {{{ sudo apt-get install totem-xine }}} ===== From Package Manager ===== System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager Search for and install the following package(s): *'''totem-xine''' === xine-ui === Xine doesn't have the most attractive interface but it's powerful and gets the job done. I personally find it to be the best DVD player. It allows you to fine tune keyboard shortcuts and has an excellent default set to make the program easy to use without a mouse. In addition, it has numerous options for DVD menus and subtitles. It also has a small footprint, and starts up in seconds. For more information visit the [http://www.xinehq.de/ Xine Website]. ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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---- /!\ '''Edit conflict - your version:''' ---- === VLC === VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network. For more information visit the [http://www.videolan.org/ VLC Website]. attachment:vlc.png ---- /!\ '''End of edit conflict''' ---- |
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To install programs listed first follow these instructions:
RestrictedFormats - adding support for MP3, DVD and other multimedia formats
AddingRepositoriesHowto - enabling installation of the extra software for your computer, in the "universe" and "multiverse" repositories
Included
Audio Applications
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Rhythmbox
This is the default music player in Ubuntu. It has a very simple layout and is quite easy to use, but still can meet most needs. Rhythmbox has a browser window with a list of Artists on the left and a list of Albums on the right (this window can be minimized). It also has a search function. This allows users to search for songs based on Artist, Album and track name simultaneously. In addition, Rhythmbox can integrate with an ipod. For more information visit the [http://rhythmbox.sourceforge.net/ Rhythmbox Website].
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Rhythmbox
This is the default music player in Ubuntu. It has a very simple layout and is quite easy to use, but still can meet most needs. Rhythmbox has a browser window with a list of Artists on the left and a list of Albums on the right (this window can be minimized). It also has a search function. This allows users to search for songs based on Artist, Album and track name simultaneously. In addition, Rhythmbox can integrate with an ipod. For more information visit the [http://rhythmbox.sourceforge.net/ Rhythmbox Website].
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Sound Juicer
Sound Juicer is a simple and clean CD ripping tool. It allows you to extract the audio from audio compact discs and convert them into audio files that your computer can understand and play.
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Sound Juicer
Sound Juicer is a simple and clean CD ripping tool. It allows you to extract the audio from audio compact discs and convert them into audio files that your computer can understand and play.
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Sound Juicer is designed to be easy to use and to work with little user intervention. For example, if your computer is connected to the Internet, it will automatically attempt to retrieve track information from the freely-available MusicBrainz service. For more information, visit [http://www.burtonini.com/blog/computers/sound-juicer Sound Juicer's website].
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Sound Recorder
Sound Recorder enables you to record and play .flac, .ogg, and .wav sound files.
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Sound Recorder
Sound Recorder enables you to record and play .flac, .ogg, and .wav sound files.
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Video Applications
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Totem
Totem is Ubuntu's default video application. It has a nice user interface and can be used to play DVDs, DivX/Xvid, Quicktime and Realplayer videos with the
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Totem
Totem is Ubuntu's default video application. It has a nice user interface and can be used to play DVDs, DivX/Xvid, Quicktime and Realplayer videos with the
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Extra
Audio Applications
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Amarok
This is KDE's premiere music player. It has all the bells and whistles one could want. It supports several visualizations and can be used like Rhythmbox with a single player window and playlist or like XMMS/Beep Media Player (think Winamp) with a seperate playlist and player windows. Amarok has an included database which will keep track of what songs you listen to most and least and rate them for you. It'll download CD covers, allow you to download lyrics from within the player and even burn tracks to CD. For more information visit [http://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok's webiste].
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Amarok
This is KDE's premiere music player. It has all the bells and whistles one could want. It supports several visualizations and can be used like Rhythmbox with a single player window and playlist or like XMMS/Beep Media Player (think Winamp) with a seperate playlist and player windows. Amarok has an included database which will keep track of what songs you listen to most and least and rate them for you. It'll download CD covers, allow you to download lyrics from within the player and even burn tracks to CD. For more information visit [http://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok's webiste].
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See ["Amarok"] for more information on installation.
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Beep Media Player
Beep Media Player is very similar to Winamp. If you like Winamp, you're likely to enjoy this player. Ubuntu also includes tons of skins that can be used to make the player look any way you want. For more information visit [http://www.sosdg.org/~larne/w/BMP_Homepage Beep Media Player's home page].
Installation
From Terminal
sudo apt-get install beep-media-player bmp-skins
From Package Manager
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Search for and install the following packages:
beep-media-player
bmp-skins
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Beep Media Player
Beep Media Player is very similar to Winamp. If you like Winamp, you're likely to enjoy this player. Ubuntu also includes tons of skins that can be used to make the player look any way you want. For more information visit [http://www.sosdg.org/~larne/w/BMP_Homepage Beep Media Player's home page].
Installation
From Terminal
sudo apt-get install beep-media-player bmp-skins
From Package Manager
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Search for and install the following packages:
beep-media-player
bmp-skins
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Muine
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Muine
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Features:
- A simple, intuitive user interface
- Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC and MP3 music playback support
- Automatic album-cover fetching
- Support for embedded ID3v2 album images
ReplayGain support
- Support for multiple artist and performer tags per song
- Plug-in support
- Translations into many languages
For more information visit [http://muine.gooeylinux.org/ Muine's website].
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Streamtuner
Streamtuner allows you to browse streaming internet radio stations, and play them in your favorite media player. The program includes support for SHOUTcast, Live365 and Xiph and allows you to add custom stations. For more information visit the [http://www.nongnu.org/streamtuner/ Streamtuner Webpage].
Installation
From Terminal
sudo apt-get install streamtuner
From Package Manager
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Search for and install the following packages:
streamtuner
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Streamtuner
Streamtuner allows you to browse streaming internet radio stations, and play them in your favorite media player. The program includes support for SHOUTcast, Live365 and Xiph and allows you to add custom stations. For more information visit the [http://www.nongnu.org/streamtuner/ Streamtuner Webpage].
Installation
From Terminal
sudo apt-get install streamtuner
From Package Manager
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Search for and install the following packages:
streamtuner
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Video Applications
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totem-xine
DVD support includes menus and subtitles. In addition, totem can be used to play MP3s, Ogg Vorbis and other music files as well as streaming media with its nice visualizations. For more information visit the [http://www.gnome.org/projects/totem/ Totem Website].
Installation
From Terminal
sudo apt-get install totem-xine
From Package Manager
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Search for and install the following package(s):
totem-xine
xine-ui
Xine doesn't have the most attractive interface but it's powerful and gets the job done. I personally find it to be the best DVD player. It allows you to fine tune keyboard shortcuts and has an excellent default set to make the program easy to use without a mouse. In addition, it has numerous options for DVD menus and subtitles. It also has a small footprint, and starts up in seconds. For more information visit the [http://www.xinehq.de/ Xine Website].
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totem-xine
DVD support includes menus and subtitles. In addition, totem can be used to play MP3s, Ogg Vorbis and other music files as well as streaming media with its nice visualizations. For more information visit the [http://www.gnome.org/projects/totem/ Totem Website].
Installation
From Terminal
sudo apt-get install totem-xine
From Package Manager
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
Search for and install the following package(s):
totem-xine
xine-ui
Xine doesn't have the most attractive interface but it's powerful and gets the job done. I personally find it to be the best DVD player. It allows you to fine tune keyboard shortcuts and has an excellent default set to make the program easy to use without a mouse. In addition, it has numerous options for DVD menus and subtitles. It also has a small footprint, and starts up in seconds. For more information visit the [http://www.xinehq.de/ Xine Website].
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VLC
VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network. For more information visit the [http://www.videolan.org/ VLC Website].
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VLC
VLC (initially VideoLAN Client) is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, mp3, ogg, ...) as well as DVDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network. For more information visit the [http://www.videolan.org/ VLC Website].
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MultimediaApplications (last edited 2008-08-06 16:30:42 by localhost)