which codecs are installed?

[vblanche]

Hi,

I'm wondering how I can check which audio and video codecs are installed, if any? is there a tool around to check that?

prior to install any media player, should I install codecs? which ones?

thanks

[arochester]

Re: which codecs are installed?

should I install codecs? which ones?

It depends what you want to do.

how I can check which audio and video codecs are installed, if any? is there a tool around to check that?

If you have Synaptic Package Manager you will be able to see any codecs that are installed.

Generally you need:
1) kubuntu-restricted-extras
then:
Install the Medibuntu Repository. A two stage installation - a) install the repository b) get the GPG key (see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu )
2) win32codecs or win64codecs (whichever is appropriate)
3) libdvdcss2 (decoder for commerial DVDs)