missing plugins

[Mark Fraser]

On Tuesday 06 November 2007 07:41:38 Edmund Laugasson wrote:
> > hello! community, I'm unable to watch videos using Firefox browser it
> > complains about missing plugins, i've read some postings on this issue
> > and even tried   using adobe flash to no success i'll really appreciate
> > any input on this issue and perhaps a walk-through on how to install the
> > tar..gz I'm using the Kubuntu 7.10 feisty. I'm still new with this OS and
> > I find it very interesting so far, i'm a windows user transitioning to
> > Linux.
>
> 1) Add the Medibuntu repository -
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu - see the chapter "Adding the
> Repositories"

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>
> Now if you go to somewhere and would like to see embedded videos,
> mplayerplug-in should do the trick. Also you may during video playback make
> right mouse click on the video and gain access to mplayerplug-in settings.
> On right bottom corner you may see small button, which gives the
> opportunity to switch full screen mode. You may also try usual mplayer
> keyboard shortcuts. Also see the man mplayer page for further instructions
> and possibilities.

I'd managed to get most of the plugins working apart from one - RealPlayer - 
any tips on installing it? I just get a blank box when I try to view the 
videos on the BBC's website.