Hello to all the Linux users in this Forum

Hi everybody,

I'm a new user here, but I'm having a lot of fun, reading all the interesting posts, and also learning a hell of a lot about razors and shaving do's and don'ts.

I wanted to talk to any other users who use Linux on there PC's. For example, I have a problem viewing any video clip about shaving if it is in Quicktime format. There is a couple of Quicktime for linux websites, but the procedures of getting and installing are beyond me. I have been using linux exclusively, for a couple yrs now, but the learning curve is high and tough, so I constantly bump into tasks that I try and fail. But I'm always learning something everyday.

Any linux users in here can post and share, maybe tell me if you know how to play Quicktime video clips, or maybe you know of an improved multimedia app that can show mov's, mpg's, etc.

Eddie Colon from Puerto Rico

Hi Eddie,

Welcome to SRP. Can't help you with our computer issues, but we have a few guys who should be dropping by today who can.

RT

Eddie, how bout you help me with my spanish and I'll help you with your linux? ;).

P.M. me with an email, or Instant messenger name and we can chat. There are several really good clients for movies that play quicktime quite nicely. How you install depends on your current configuration.

Glen F

Hey Eddie. I don't know which distro you use, but if you get Ubuntu (Debian-based) installing any packages will be a breeze. It's almost as easy to use as Windoze.

I am using SuSE 10, and I really like it. I don't want to change. As I was just telling FUD, I have Kaffeine and Realplayer ver 10. They don't handle Quicktime, and I have bumped into some shaving vid clips that I want to see, that are in quicktime format.

Hey! This is quick-reply. I didn't see this before, that's why I posted to answer you. I'm discovering how to do things in this forum.

I am using SuSE 10, and I really like it. I don't want to change. As I was just telling FUD, I have Kaffeine and Realplayer ver 10. They don't handle Quicktime, and I have bumped into some shaving vid clips that I want to see, that are in quicktime format.

There are a bunch of us on here that use one variety of Linux or another. I am learning my way through Linux, and am now at about the point in my Linux education where I was when I was working with Windows 3.1. I still have a lot to learn to get to the same level of expertise that I have with MicrosStinks products, but it took me a long time to learn what I know about those, too.

Right now I have three computers running three different versions, and I like all three that I'm using right now. They are Ubuntu (Gnome interface), Kubuntu (KDE interface), and Fedora Core 5.

I've played with SuSE, Mandrake (now Mandriva), TurboLinux, Knoppix, CentOS, Xandros, and many others, but I'm really pretty pleased with all three of the versions I'm using right now. I'm trying to settle on one version to use, but I find that I like certain things about all three of my current systems.

I guess it's like my razors. I can't make up my mind about excluding any of them, because I like them all for different reasons.

For anyone else using linux here (already emailed Eddie)

Mplayer with plugins plays quicktime. However it tends to conflict with realplayer so you either choose between the two, or find a version of mplayer for your flavor of linux that's realplayer disabled, or if you're really good with coding and compiling kernels you download a version for another flavor and port it to your favorite linux flavor.

I typically use Fedora because of the support that seems to be out there. I'm able to set up linux for blind users more easily in Fedora, yum works wonderfully for most installs and updates in fedora, etc. etc. etc. While I don't like the new Enterprise/testuser split that redhat has done I do like how many advanced redhat users have stepped up to the plate and provided wonderful techsupport (fedoraforum.org, linuxquestions.org, stanton-finlay.net, etc., etc.)

If I ever get really adventurous I'm going to try to finish my universal installer for linux. I have a sneaking suspicion that the community efforts to standardize linux distributions will succeed before me though ;). I've gotten so far away from coding that I'd really have to spend some time just getting back into the nitty gritty.

Glen F

I have ran SUSE, Mandriva, Slackware, Ubuntu, and Debian. Out of all of then my personal favorite is Debian. It is so easy to set up, and the software package manager is out of this world...

All in all, Linux rocks like a Penguin! =)
Mark.

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I have ran SUSE, Mandriva, Slackware, Ubuntu, and Debian. Out of all of then my personal favorite is Debian. It is so easy to set up, and the software package manager is out of this world...

All in all, Linux rocks like a Penguin! =)
Mark.

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Isn't Ubuntu a Debian distro?

I use Suse 10 and to play the quicktime files you need to install Mplayer and all of the plugin's, you can find all the details at www.suseforums.net or www.linuxquestions.org they are both excellent sites.

Peter

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Isn't Ubuntu a Debian distro?

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As I mentioned before in this thread, yeah, it's deb-based. That makes it an easy switch for all Debian users. What I like about it that it's both extremely versatile and easy to use.

Hi Eddie,

Have you tried MPlayer? If not, have a look at their Website, on:

www.mplayerhq.hu

It will play QuickTime files, as well as a host of other formats.

Good luck!

Robin

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Isn't Ubuntu a Debian distro?

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I believe it is, but I prefer KDE over Gnome, just a personal preference...

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I believe it is, but I prefer KDE over Gnome, just a personal preference...

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If you're a KDE fan, try Kubuntu. It's the same Debian based distribution as Ubuntu,but with the KDE GUI instead of Gnome. I have computers running both versions, and they are both quite easy to use.

http://www.kubuntu.com

Debian has super cow powers ... incidentally i tried replying ages ago to the C++ query
G++ should do the job for your compiler part of the GCC suite I think . .
Some of the guys i work with build custom Linux platforms some RH based some Openclient and the one I'm interested in a Debain one -- finally "Big Blue " puttingit's resources to use ! < gripe gripe >

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Debian has super cow powers .

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you mean MAD Cow disease? ;).

jk


Glen F

Hey Guys. Thanks for the feedback about Mplayer. I got some great instructions from FUD, and I am downloading it with Yast, at this moment.

So, hopefuly, I'll tell you guys that I got Mplayer working OK, on my SuSE 10 notebook. Now, I'll be able to see those shaving videos.

Hey ! I am using Mplayer! :)

All the video clips that I couldn't see before, now I'm enjoying them. Thanks to all who answered , but especially to FUD (Glen), he gave me instructions for downloading the codecs, and today, he told me how to download the whole Mplayer package using Yast, the SuSE tool.

Now, you guys can help me build my collection of SRP videos.

I have only three , the Lynn video (I think that's Lynn)
and the "razors gone wild" video, and the Three Stooges video.

Hey Eddie welcome to the group. Looks like you found some help on the computer. I guess that you already know that there is a lot of help for razors here as you and I have already discussed.
I can barely make out your new grandson Franky. What I can see he is cute.
Anyway, welcome to the group.

I posted links to Brian's vids in Shaving/Honing/Restoration forums. Search the archives and enjoy your new toy :D

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Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I posted links to Brian's vids in Shaving/Honing/Restoration forums. Search the archives and enjoy your new toy :D

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Just keep in mind that Brian takes a unique approach to shaving with a str8. ;). Although his video on lapping the hone with wet/dry sandpapper was really cool.

Brian also has a standing challenge to any and all str8 shavers to record their own video and put it up on the web. ( I THINK he was sober when he came on chat and did that ;) )

Glen F

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Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I posted links to Brian's vids in Shaving/Honing/Restoration forums. Search the archives and enjoy your new toy :D

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I can't find those links, tell me where.