Medibuntu: Installing Encypted DVD Support & w32codecs

Medibuntu (Multimedia, Entertainment & Distractions In Ubuntu) is a repository of Debian packages that cannot be included into the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons like copyright, license or patent restrictions or for geographical variations in legislation.

Medibuntu's repository comprises two components: free and non-free.
The free component contains Free software, whose source code is distributed under an open source licence. Software in the free component is not distributed by Ubuntu because of legal issues with that software in certain countries. Some software—such as Amarok and Kaffeine—is distributed by Ubuntu but with certain functionality taken away, again because of legal issues. Medibuntu distributes this kind of software with that functionality in place. The non-free component contains software whose source code is not distributed under an open source licence. “Non-Free” refers to freedom and not to price. Software in the non-free component is not distributed by Ubuntu because the software's licence restricts how it can be distributed. This software is usually not needed for general use, as open source alternatives are usually available.

Install Medibuntu for Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala
Install Medibuntu for Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope
Install Medibuntu for Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibexa

Packages available in Medibuntu:
aacgain (lossless mp4 normalizer with statistical analysis)
aacplusenc (high-Efficency AAC/AAC+ Encoder)
acroread-fonts (fonts for Acrobat reader)
alsa-firmware (contains firmware for ALSA devices)
amrnb (floating-point Adaptive Multi-Rate/AMR speech codec)
amrwb (adaptive Multi-Rate - Wideband/AMR-WB speech codec)
apport-hooks-medibuntu (allows users to
generate crash reports against Medibuntu packages and submit them to the
Medibuntu bugtracker)
gizmo5 (A VoIP software)
googleearth-data (Google Earth - data files)
googleearth (Google Earth)
hot-babe (a GTK-based monitoring app)
ices (streaming source for Icecast 2)
libamrnb3 (floating-point Adaptive Multi-Rate/AMR speech codec)
libamrnb-dev (development files for libamrnb3)
libamrwb3 (adaptive Multi-Rate - Wideband/AMR-WB speech codec)
libavcodec-extra-52 (ffmpeg codec library)
libavdevice-extra-52 (ffmpeg device handling library)
libavfilter-extra-0 (ffmpeg video filtering library)
libavformat-extra-52 (ffmpeg file format library)
libavutil-extra-49 (ffmpeg utility library)
libdvdcss2 (simple foundation for reading encrypted DVDs)
libdvdcss-dev (simple foundation for reading encrypted DVD)
libswscale-extra-0 (ffmpeg video scaling library)
medibuntu-keyring (contains the repository key for Medibuntu)
realplayer (RealPlayer 10 based on the open source Helix player)
rmconverter (Convert Real Media to AVI, MPEG, VCD, DVD,& WMV)
w32codecs (Proprietary codec binaries, i386 version)
w64codecs(Proprietary codec binaries, x86_64 version)

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Medibuntu for Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

Medibuntu (Multimedia, Entertainment & Distractions In Ubuntu) is a repository of packages that cannot be included into the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons like copyright, license or patent restrictions. It also includes many popular .debs for w32codes, Skype and Google earth in both i386 and lpia architectures. You can find the full list of available software here.

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala can not play encrypted DVDs or use certain Windows codecs out of the box. This guide will show you how to install the Medibuntu repository and these codecs.

To add the Medibuntu Repository:
In a terminal type:

sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/karmic.list --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list

- This will show ubuntu where to download the packages from

To add the Medibuntu keyring:
In a terminal type:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update

- You may be asked to accept this package even though it cannot be authenticated. This is normal; typing "Yes" means you trust Medibuntu.

Download the encrypted DVD playback codecs
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2

Download the Window codecs
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install w32codecs

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Skype on The Dell Mini 9

Get Skype
You can download Skype for Linux directly from the Skype website or install it from the Medibuntu repository. I prefer and recommend, downloading it from Medibuntu. They have packaged Skype specifically for the newest versions of Ubuntu in both the i386 and lpia architectures. To install the Medibuntu repository follow the guide for yor specific version of Ubuntu, 8.10 or 9.04.

To install Skype after setting up the Medibuntu Repository,
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install skype

Configuring The Dell Mini 9's Audio
Left click the volume control icon on the gnome panel and click the Volume Control... button.


This will bring up the HDA Intel (Alsa mixer) Volume Control Panel:

- Select Preferences

This will bring up the Volume Control Preferences

Make sure the:
- Master
- Internal Mic Boost
- Capture
- Input Boxes
are checked, then close the dialogue box

Go to the Recording Tab

- Turn your capture slider up and make sure the mic icon on the bottom of the dialogue box is not X'ed out. It is not necessary to turn the volume completely up, if you experiencing a lot of static or feedback try turning the volume down.

Go to the Options tab

-Set yor Input Source to the Front Mic

Configuring Audio In Skype
Go to the Options menu, under Sound Devices

Set:
- Sound In to HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0)
- Sound Out to HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0)
- Ringing to HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0)
Then:
- Uncheck the box that says "Allow Skype" to automatically adjust your mixer levels.
- Apply the settings


To Setup Video In Skype
Go to the Options menu, under Video Drivers

- Check the Enable Skype Video
- Check the Start my video automatically when I am in a call box.
- Select Integrated Webcam (/dev/video0)
Apply the settings.

Skype will now work with the Mini's internal mic and speakers. Configuring other devices to work with Skype is up to you. I haven't had much luck with my PS3 Bluetooth headset.

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Medibuntu for Ubuntu 9.04

Medibuntu (Multimedia, Entertainment & Distractions In Ubuntu) is a repository of packages that cannot be included into the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons like copyright, license or patent restrictions. It also includes many popular .debs for w32codes, Skype and Google earth in both i386 and lpia architectures.

Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope can not play encrypted DVDs or use certain Windows codecs out of the box. This guide will show you how to install the Medibuntu repository and these codecs.

Add the Medibuntu Repository
In a terminal type:
sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/jaunty.list --output-document=/etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list

Then you have to add the GPG Key to authenticate the packages and Update
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update

You may be asked to accept this package even though it cannot be authenticated. This is normal; typing "Yes" means you trust Medibuntu.

Download the encrypted DVD playback codecs
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2

Download the Window codecs
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install w32codecs

Download Skype
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install skype

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Skype On The Dell Mini 9

Get Skype
You can download Skype for Linux directly from the Skype website or install it from the Medibuntu repository. I prefer, and recommend, downloading it from Medibuntu. They have packaged Skype specifically for Ubuntu 8.10 in both i386 and lpia architectures. You can install the Medibuntu repository by following these steps.

To install Skype after setting up the Medibuntu Repository,
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install skype

Configuring The Mini's Audio
Double click the volume control icon on the gnome panel and select Preferences.
Make sure the Master, Internal Mic Boost, Capture & Input Boxes are checked, close the dialogue box.



Then increase the Internal Mic Boost volume.


Select the Recording Tab and turn your capture settings up. Make sure the mic icon on the bottom of the dialog box is not X'ed out.


Go to the Options tab and select Front Mic.


Configuring Skype
Go to the Options menu, under Sound Devices

Sound In - HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0)
Sound Out - HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0)
Ringing - HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0)
Uncheck the box that says "Allow Skype" to automatically adjust your mixer levels.
Apply the settings.

Go to the Options menu, under Video Drivers

Check the Enable Skype Video
and also check the Start my video automatically when I am in a call box.
Select Integrated Webcam (/dev/video0)
Apply the settings.

Skype will now work with the Mini's internal mic and speakers. Configuring other devices to work with Skype is up to you. I haven't had much luck with my PS3 Bluetooth headset.

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edited by pHreaksYcle

Medibuntu for Ubuntu 8.10

Medibuntu (Multimedia, Entertainment & Distractions In Ubuntu) is a repository of packages that cannot be included into the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons like copyright, license or patent restrictions. It also includes many popular .debs for ffmpeg encoding, w32codes, skype and google earth.

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex can not play encrypted DVDs or use certain Windows codecs out of the box. This guide will show you how to install the Medibuntu repository and these codecs.

Add the Medibuntu Repository
In a terminal type:
sudo wget http://www.medibuntu.org/sources.list.d/intrepid.list -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/medibuntu.list

Then you have to add the GPG Key to authenticate the packages and Update
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install medibuntu-keyring && sudo apt-get update

You may be asked to accept this package even though it cannot be authenticated. This is normal; typing "Yes" means you trust Medibuntu.

Download the encrypted DVD playback codecs
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install libdvdcss2 libdvdread3

Download the Window codecs
In a terminal type:
sudo apt-get install w32codecs

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