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Ok so I have installed 64 bit Linux mint with the Cinnamon desktop. Now I can't see any you tube videos embedded in posts, so I went to you tube and can't see any videos on the site. What do I need to do, is there a codec I need to download?
 
waltesefalcon said:
Ok so I have installed 64 bit Linux mint with the Cinnamon desktop. Now I can't see any you tube videos embedded in posts, so I went to you tube and can't see any videos on the site. What do I need to do, is there a codec I need to download?
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Tom or Doc could help with that, I'm sure. I have no problems with it on the desktop and am not computer wise enough to give you a solution. Sorry. PJ
 
Hi Walter,
A lot of youtube is still using Flash. You can download flash from HERE. Another thing you can try (I haven't) is using Youtube's HTML5 version HERE
 
Another issue you may come across is playing MP3 music files. For instance, Fedora doesn't support MP3 officially because there is a royalty for the MP3 codec. There are programs that can be downloaded that will play them however. Easylife for Fedora is the main one I know about. I'm not sure if it works with Mint. I'm sure there is a Forum for Mint that you can search to find solutions for your particular distro.
 
Sorry Greg, I forgot about you! :sleeping:pJ
 
Greg, how do I know which version I need? And aso how to I install a program in Linux?
 
Hmmmm, looking at the Mint website, it looks like flash should be installed already. It may not be activated in your browser. Which one are you using? Firefox, Opera? It may be that you need to enable it in the browser plug-in section.

Installing programs: Each main distro of Linux has one or more repositories. These are servers that have programs stored for your particular flavor of Linux. One way to install programs in Mint is from the Software Manager. Click the menu button and if you don't see that right away, check in the Administrator or System Tools. From there, you can look under categories like internet or graphics to find what you're looking for. If you know the name like "Firefox", you can type that in the search box. There should be a check box that you would select. Once you do that, there should be a "Apply" button down on the lower right that you would click to start the installation process. Sometimes there are multiple choices for a particular program. In the Firefox example, you might see Firefox dev. tools. You shouldn't need to select those additional programs. The basic install should give you all that you need to get up and running.

On the Adobe link I gave you would go with Linux 64bit, flash player 11.2 for Ubuntu(apt). After you have checked the browser as mentioned above. When you click "download now" it should ask if you want to save or run. Go ahead and run it.
 
Thanks Greg.
 
Some video chipsets give Linux a puzzle, too. Finding the correct kernel module can be a challenge. The Mint developers have done a remarkable job with hardware compatibility but may have missed something. Troll the Mint forums with your particular video chipset data in mind and see if there's any mention of an issue.

...I've had my head in a V6 GM problem here and haven't been on line as much as usual.
 
Doc, I've read about your adventure. I hate the way those engines are plumbed, good luck.
 
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