Install Latest VLC Media Player in Ubuntu Lucid, Karmic in 2 Easy Steps

VLC is among the most sought after media player application in Ubuntu and we had already featured VLC Media Player in our post describing  Top 5 must have multimedia applications for Ubuntu. Recently VLC Media Player version 1.0.5 has been released. Following is what you need to do to get the latest updates of VLC in Ubuntu, whenever it happens.

[This PPA Won't Work Anymore, Read New VLC Installation Instructions]

Feature List

• Independent of systems codecs to support most video types.

• Instant pausing and Frame-by-Frame support.

• Finer speed controls.

• New HD codecs (AES3, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, Blu-Ray Linear PCM, Real Video 3.0 and 4.0, ...)

• New formats (Raw Dirac, M2TS, ...) and major improvements in many formats.

• Full set of changes here.

Install VLC Latest Version in Ubuntu Lucid, Karmic

• Lets see how to Install VLC in Ubuntu using terminal, quick and easy.

• Before getting started, let me tell you that, the latest version is VLC is 1.0.5 and it is not yet available in following repository as of now, but will soon be available. 

• But, you can install or upgrade to VLC 1.0.3 in Ubuntu using C-Korn repo. Simply follow the steps.

• Open Terminal(Applications - Accessories - Terminal) and copy-paste the following line. Give password when prompted.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:c-korn

• Done.

Already a VLC user?

• If you already have installed VLC in your Ubuntu, all you need is an upgrade. 

• Open Terminal(Applications - Accessories - Terminal) and copy-paste the following lines.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

• Done.

Install Latest VLC in Ubuntu

• If you don't have VLC already installed, then install brand new VLC straight away. Following is what you need to do.

• Again, Open Terminal(Applications - Accessories - Terminal) and copy-paste the following lines.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install vlc  vlc-nox vlc-data

• Done. 

• Open Applications - Sound & Video - VLC Media Player and enjoy one of it's kind multimedia experience.

[This PPA Won't Work Anymore, Read New VLC Installation Instructions]

GNOME Split File Splitter Application for Ubuntu

GNOME Split is a simple tool that allows you to split files and merge them back. It is written in Java and uses a GTK+ user interface. GNOME Split 0.6 codenamed Bengal Tiger has been released recently.

Meet the New Apps Getting Ready for Ubuntu Lucid 10.04

Ubuntu 10.04 codenamed Lucid Lynx is on the verge of its final descent. A lot of new things are coming your way. Ubuntu Artwork Pool in Flickr is buzzing with activity, so is the awesome Community Contributed Themes at  Ubuntu Artwork Wiki page. But apart from these eye candy, in a more subtle way, a number of new applications are also in the pipeline. Let's explore these new comers.

School Kills Creativity says Ken Robinson [Video Of The Week]

Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. Watch this elegant and thought provoking speech by Sir Ken Robinson at TED.

         

15 More Wallpapers from Ubuntu Artwork Pool for Ubuntu Lucid 10.04

Ubuntu Artwork Pool in Flickr is now officially closed for further submissions and the shortlisting process is already underway. More than 1000 odd submissions were made and that itself speaks volumes about the resounding success of this novel idea of engaging with the community. After 15 Awesome Wallpaper Collection from Ubuntu Artwork Pool, we proudly present to you, 15 more wallpapers from the official Ubuntu Artwork Pool.

Install OpenOffice 3.2 in Ubuntu Karmic 9.10 in 3 Simple Steps

Finally, OpenOffice 3.2 is available in OpenOffice Scribblers PPA and now you can install/upgradeto this latest OpenOffice release in Ubuntu Karmic 9.10 without any hassles.

Install Latest Firefox 3.6.2 in Ubuntu using Ubuntuzilla Repository

The latest Firefox build, Firefox 3.6.2 is released. And Ubuntuzilla Repository is the easiest way to install Firefox 3.6.2 in Ubuntu. Update: Firefox 3.6.3 is released. Simply follow the same steps given below to install Firefox 3.6.3 in Ubuntu.

Install OpenShot 1.1 Video Editor in Ubuntu[Lucid,Karmic,Jaunty]

OpenShot video editor has steadily improved since its official release 2 months ago. OpenShot 1.1 even got included into upcoming Ubuntu Lucid 10.04. That news itself speaks volumes about quality and functionality of this budding new video editing app for Linux.
Update : OpenShot Video Editor introduces 3D Animated Title effect[Video]

Ubuntu Artwork Gaining Momentum - 5 Cool Community Contributed Themes from Ubuntu Artwork Pool

The trend had already started with the release of Ubuntu Karmic. A number of community contributed themes started pouring in and some of them even got into the list of default themes for Ubuntu. Now, community contributed themes are gaining further traction with the release date for Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 10.04 getting nearer everyday. Meanwhile, take a look at 15 Awesome Wallpapers from Ubuntu Artwork Pool.

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Brand Ubuntu is Warming Up For a Complete Makeover!

This is as big as it can get. Six years have been passed since the inception of the movement called Ubuntu. And for the first time, Ubuntu is going to have a complete image makeover. Which means, new themes, new color schemes and even a set of completely overhauled logos. And all these changes will be included in the next major Ubuntu release codenamed Ubuntu Lucid Lynx or Ubuntu 10.04.

Ubuntu One Music Store is Coming to Rock Your World

The news has been confirmed. Ubuntu One Music Store is how it is going to be called. And it will be there by default in Rythmbox Music Player in Ubuntu Lucid 10.04. And that is NOT welcome because most of us don't use Rythmbox at all. But hold on, Ubuntu One Music Store is going to have a plug-in support as well. That is sweet!

Install Songbird Latest Version in Ubuntu(Lucid, Karmic, Jaunty)

Multimedia apps for Ubuntu are really coming around. Now its the Songbird, the long forgotten multimedia application. Songbird  has really turned around since I last tried it out an year ago. Lets see how to install songbird in Ubuntu Lucid, Karmic and Jaunty using Ubuntu Songbird PPA. Update: Songbird recently decided to discontinue support for Linux. So I won't recommend users to install it anymore. Look at the alternative media players instead.

Google Maps Update: Navigate through User Photos in Street View[Video]

Tech Drive-in happily present to you this all new feature addition called Video of The Week. We will be updating you with with all the latest technology and related content videos for you week after week. And we will also have a dedicated tab above, showing all the videos we have included. So as a first, here is the breathtaking video on the new 'navigate through user photo' feature included into Google Maps. Watch and enjoy.