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[Solved] Play DVD in Linux

Discussion in 'Linux' started by Rustys, Jul 7, 2019.

  1. Rustys

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    Has any one played retail DVDs in Linux on VLC? I have tested on different systems using different DVDs trying to get VLC to work. From what I have read in most places it is due to the Digital Media Protection VLC can not read the disk.

    All that is does it scan the disk then noting. I press play and it scans the disk and then noting.

    It still plays CDs no issue.

    Mint Cinnamon (32 Bit), Manjaro XFCE (32 bit) and Manjaro KDE (64 bit)

    I have installed the COEDS
    Installed Libdvdcss
    Reinstalled VLC
    Different settings in Preferences

    Now I am looking for a new program to use that will play DVDs.
     
    Rustys, Jul 7, 2019
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    It sounds as if it is the DRM.
     
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  4. Rustys

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    Kind of figured that.

    Do you know of a decent player for Linux that works. I have looked at a few and they are just as crappy.
     
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    The only one that I ever use is VLC.
    I use Aimersoft DRM Media Converter.
     
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    I just tried Police Academy with Linux Mint 19.1 and it played with VLC.Not sure what to tell you maybe need some more codecs installed.
     
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    Reinstalled codes and nothing helps.

    Any suggestions on another player?
     
    Rustys, Jul 10, 2019
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    Did you try mplayer? There is also Totem not sure how good it is.Also there is Mpv I haven't tried any of these so I can't say how they will work.Also on Mint there is media player don't know if you tried that or not.I will do some looking around let me know how you make out.
     
    IJAC, Jul 10, 2019
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    I was reading through threads on the Linux Mint forums for the problem you have. Most of the threads are from 2017 and 2018.

    One thing that worked for someone
    was to install udftools.
     
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    Thank you @plodr were you able to find anything about Arch based or just the Ubuntu? Will do that when I get a chance and let you know.

    @IJAC looked at mplayer years ago and am looking at smplayer that I have read that others have suggested. Totem is GNome based and does not play well with the KDE Plasma.

    Going to test the mplayer and smplayer.

    Dealing with another laptop so it may be a bit before I can.
     
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    Sorry about the delayed response.
    Did an update for Manjaro and for what ever reason VLC is working fine now thank you everyone for the help suggestions and pointers.
     
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    Good to hear Rustys yep sometimes updates fix things even in Linux glad you got it working.
     
    IJAC, Jul 26, 2019
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