[ubuntu-in] new to kubuntu

[Ninad Pundalik]

Hi,

> i am using linux mint 7 gloria edition since One year
>
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> so you can use without trouble
> media players are  inbuilt

A couple of clarifications:
1. Media Players are installed even in *buntu by default.  What's
missing are the proprietary codecs for playing mp3, mov, avi and rmvb
files, which is because of Ubuntu and Debian's policy to stick to Open
Source formats, and let users decide, as per their preferences and
choices.
2. Linux Mint does not adhere to the DFSG (Debian Free Software
Guidelines) completely, and hence, bundles these codecs in the basic
install.  Hence, you can watch/listen to these proprietary formats
right after install.
3. As the OP (original poster) is a Kubuntu user, I'd suggest that he
install kubuntu-restricted-extras instead of ubuntu-restricted-extras.

@OP: Most of the inner workings of Ubuntu and Kubuntu are the same, so
you can easily apply the same suggestions that are given for ubuntu,
to kubuntu.  However, there are a few slight differences here and
there, which you'll learn as you go along.  Please don't hesitate to
ask more questions on the list. :)

Also, another good guide for newbies:
1. http://ubuntuguide.org
2. http://kubuntuguide.org
They are wikis, and Karmic has been out for just ~3 weeks, so users
will be adding more tips and tricks.  Do keep checking them regularly
for updates :)

HTH
Ninad S. Pundalik
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