A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

Here’s how you can add third party codecs to Ubuntu 12.04 for MP3, flash, Microsoft fonts, and DVD playback. There are two ways to do this: 1. The easiest way is to choose to add these extras when you ...

Should i install codecs separately or use those infamous codec-packs? If so, which codec-pack is a good one to install?<BR><BR>I had used one called a "Nimo" codec pack, but it looks like that one isn ...

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I'm getting ready to reformat my HD and I don't really want to reinstall PowerDVD 4 but instead use Media Player Classic.<BR><BR>Is it possible to grab the codec files and copy them into the new ...

Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop distributions around. And one of its most appealing features was that it shipped with multimedia codecs. But that practice will end with Linux Mint 18, ...