music problem with ubuntu

alextrzaska · 08-30-2006, 05:39 PM

ok i have ubuntu and i have a bunch of songs that r in n mp3 format, for some reason none of the music players will play the songs, any reason why? how can i fix the problem

djg320 · 08-30-2006, 06:13 PM

Ubuntu doesn't have initial support for .mp3 files, due to licensing issues if I recall correctly. There should be other media players you can download that support the format. I'm not sure specifically which one, as I don't use ubuntu.

The General · 08-30-2006, 06:34 PM

I believe apt-get install mpeg123 will fix your problem.

TheRecluse · 08-30-2006, 08:45 PM

doesn't xmms have mp3 playback initially?

Erich K · 08-30-2006, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheRecluse
doesn't xmms have mp3 playback initially?

I don't believe so.

macdude425 · 09-02-2006, 01:29 PM

Terminal.

TheRecluse · 09-02-2006, 01:34 PM

the terminal.. Applications-->Accesories-->Terminal you have to be root to install with apt-get so just type "sudo apt-get install" (without the quotes) then the package name you wish to install. you'll then be prompted for your password.

to search the repositories for a package type "apt-cache search filename or description"

macdude425 · 09-02-2006, 03:48 PM

Patience, geez.

If you're in Ubuntu, you have to precede it with sudo.

Sevoma · 09-02-2006, 04:58 PM

You need multimedia codecs. Install them along with other stuff with this: http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/

trekkie00 · 09-03-2006, 09:31 PM

If you did do sudo, it's possible you were using another file manager at the same time. Try logging out and then logging back in (if there's another way, I'm too inexperienced to know about it) and then trying the command again.

Or, if you're looking for a media player, I heartily recommend VLC Media Player. It comes with pretty much every codec (at least as many as I've needed yet), and should run great on almost any computer. I have it running "perfectly" on a p3 866. There are instructions on how to install it in Ubuntu.

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alextrzaska True Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 126	music problem with ubuntu ok i have ubuntu and i have a bunch of songs that r in n mp3 format, for some reason none of the music players will play the songs, any reason why? how can i fix the problem

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djg320 Junior Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 56	Ubuntu doesn't have initial support for .mp3 files, due to licensing issues if I recall correctly. There should be other media players you can download that support the format. I'm not sure specifically which one, as I don't use ubuntu. __________________ "Hmm, I wonder..." apt-get install Ferrari "Error: Dependency not met, package 'Money' not installed." "Gah!" apt-cache search job P4 2.8 ghz, 768 megs of ram, 120gb SATAI hdd, 19" Samsung Syncmaster LCD, EVGA Nvidia 6200 OCed. TC Clan/Forums Community CS:S server status.

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macdude425 Member (again) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raul's Wild Kingdom...How 'bout that, huh? Posts: 4,195	Terminal. __________________ Debian Support Forums!

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TheRecluse Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 467	the terminal.. Applications-->Accesories-->Terminal you have to be root to install with apt-get so just type "sudo apt-get install" (without the quotes) then the package name you wish to install. you'll then be prompted for your password. to search the repositories for a package type "apt-cache search filename or description" __________________

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The General Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,170	I believe apt-get install mpeg123 will fix your problem.

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macdude425 Member (again) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raul's Wild Kingdom...How 'bout that, huh? Posts: 4,195	Patience, geez. If you're in Ubuntu, you have to precede it with sudo. __________________ Debian Support Forums!

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Sevoma Ultra Techie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 906	You need multimedia codecs. Install them along with other stuff with this: http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/ __________________ Sevoma Web Hosting

09-03-2006, 09:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
trekkie00 True Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 135	If you did do sudo, it's possible you were using another file manager at the same time. Try logging out and then logging back in (if there's another way, I'm too inexperienced to know about it) and then trying the command again. Or, if you're looking for a media player, I heartily recommend VLC Media Player. It comes with pretty much every codec (at least as many as I've needed yet), and should run great on almost any computer. I have it running "perfectly" on a p3 866. There are instructions on how to install it in Ubuntu. __________________ Computers: (Laptop) Dell Vostro 1400 / Core 2 Duo T5670 1.8ghz / 2gb RAM / 8400M GS / 250gb HDD / XP-Ubuntu Dual Boot (Desktop) Athlon X2 4000+ / 2gb RAM / 7600GT / 250GB + 1TB HDD / XP-Vista dual boot, soon to add Ubuntu! And I swear I only installed Vista for the media center!

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