Codecs

[arndalebilo]

On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:10:27 +0530, Afsal PA wrote:

> I have just installed the Ubuntu LTS edition.But
> there is
> no support to Mp3 or general video format .I searched a lot for codecs
> in internet.I didn`t get any thing for my PC.I am using intel X86
> processor.Please tell me where can i get all codecs for ubuntu LTS
> edition.

Fix the internet problem first then have a look at 

http://easyubuntu.freecontrib.org/

Also installing mplayer is usually a good idea.

> I don`t how to connect internet using Ubuntu.I have dial  up connection
> of 56 kbps modem through telephone pls send the solution


Start a terminal and type  "sudo pppconfig". 
Enter the ISP details.  You may need to try a few different devices
for the modem...  

/dev/modem/
/dev/ttyS0/
/dev/ttyS1/

for a start.

After you get that working type in a terminal or "run application" dialog
(started with alt+F2 ) 

"pon" to connect

"poff" to disconnect


Or write a toggle script and make a desktop launcher

#!/bin/bash
PIDS=$(pidof pppd)
if [ -z "$PIDS" ]
  then
    "/usr/bin/pon"
  else
    "/usr/bin/poff"
fi
exit 0