[zmatt]

I know that ubuntu doesn't come with the mp3 codecs due to some copyright mumbo jumbo and that you can download the codecs. can anyone tell me how?

[Schecters]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats


Link has instructions for a bunch of different versions.


P.S.

Found on google 3rd result down

[CalcProgrammer1]

Just try opening an MP3 file in Ubuntu. Totem player will tell you it needs to go online and search for a usable codec, it will then prompt you to install the GStreamer codecs. It will then install them and you'll be able to play MP3's.

Alternatively, just go to Synaptic (or use apt-get install) and install the package "vlc", VLC Media Player is a lot better (in my opinion) than the built in player and VLC uses it's own codec set. The command to install VLC is "sudo apt-get install vlc".

[Deathawk]

Or you could download and install Automatix to set all that stuff up for you

[farinha]

Use this guide. It explains how to install the most common programs.

[zmatt]

Thanks for all the help guys!