Description: UBUNTU MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT INSTALLER 2.2 by: Nikolai Rachmaninoff,Ubuntu Envied Group
This script will add Medibuntu repository and clipgrab ppa and will install the complete multimedia support. It will install: -Java Support -Flash Player Plugin -Gstreamer Codecs -w32codecs/w64codecs(It depends on your architecture and/or on the script you use) -Non-free extra codecs -MS Silverlight Support(Moonlight) -ffmpeg and mplayer(Blue Ray support)(TESTING) -Vlc and Gimp(Respectively the best video/audio player and best image editor) -libdvdcss2 Package which let you watch encrypted DVDs -Xine and Xine plugins(all)
Should work on:Linux Mint(release 9-10,11;i386 and amd6) Instructions: NOTE:Before continuing, please make sure that all default repositories(especially partners' ones) and updates are enabled. 1)Download the .tar.gz and unpack it. 2)Double-click on the script.
NOTE:If it doesn't run, just right click it,go to Properties,then to Permissions, and select Allow executing as program or select the execute check boxes(It depends on your system configuration).
If you got some more suggestions, please post a comment or send a message.
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THE DOWNLOAD IS FREE, BUT YOU NEED TO WAIT FOR 50 SEC.Last changelog:
-20/08/2010 The code has been updated and corrected to version 10.04.1
-30/08/2010 The code has been updated to version 10.04.2 and MS Silverlight support has been added.
-05/09/2010 Scripts are now available in both versions, i386 and amd64.
-06/09/2010 Added ffmpeg and mplayer to the installation list.This section is for testing.Updated to version 10.04.03.
-08/09/2010 Amd64 script was corrected.Now the problem to MS Silverlight Support has been fixed and the installation code has been fixed too.Updated to version 10.04.04
-09/09/2010 The code has been updated again to v. 10.04.5.
-12/09/2010 Vlc and Gimp have been added to installation list.The code has been updated to v. 10.04.06.
-25/09/2010 Added the Vlc ppa to repository.Updated to version 10.04.07.
-09/10/2010 Added lbdvdcss2 to the installation list.Now extra DVD Support is available.Updated to v. 10.04.08.
-19/10/2010 The code of 10.04.8 has been updated to 10.04.9(Final) for Lucid.NEW SCRIPTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR UBUNTU MAVERICK 10.10.These ones are in beta version.
-3/12/2010 The code of 10.04.9 has been update to 10.04.10 and 10.10.1 to 10.10.2.Xine and xine plugins has been added to the installation list.Silverlight support has been updates too.Searching for a good video and audio editor.
-13/12/2010 The bug of mplayer for i386 in 10.10.02 has been reported and fixed.You can try again to download and use the script.Code updated to 10.10.3.
-29/01/2011 Preparing the v.11.04.The expected release date is March 2011.New Features will be available.
-16/02/2011 Sliverlight support has been updated.Codes have been updated to version 10.04.11 & 10.10.4.
-26/02/2011 GUI Installer released.
-05/06/2011 Added 11.04 support.
-28/06/2011 Code updated to v2.2.Patches have been added to flash for amd64.Silverlight support have been updated.Major fixes fill be done when available.
-19/11/10 ENVIED MULTIMEDIA PROJECT HAS BEEN STOPPED AND WILL NOT BE DEVELOPED ANYMORE.THE SCRIPT IS NOW ABANDON-WARE. REASONS:I will not use Ubuntu anymore(I don't agree with Canonical decision of using Unity and Gnome has been completely ruined by the Gnome Team(they made a piece of crap from a fully operational DE).
First of all : Great idea to automize that post-installation stuff.
But I have two suggestions to make:
- Wouldn't it be more comfortable if the code determines Ubuntu-version and installed architecture itself. As far as I know at least "uname -m" delivers the architecture. And the file /etc/lsbrelease contains information about the installed Ubuntu-version.
- After launching the script, I am not able to cancel anymore, unless I give it the correct root PW. Only kill can solve this (not even xkill).
Greetings,
Thomas
The reason is quite simple:
1)This way I can keep accurate download records(to know if a project should be maintained or not)
2)When you reach the determined amount of points, that you got some cash.This cash will be sent to the Ubuntu staff as a donation.
Got it and this works flawlessly ! I have added this to my up and coming release to make it very easy for users to get going right off the bat! THANKS! Great work ! Keep it up! KUDOS!
I'm glad to hear that.
If you have any suggestion, just write it down.
At the moment I'm taking in consideration to add some extra repos and applications, which are considered part of the multimedia category.
I was thinking to add:
-Wine
-alien
-Soundconverter
-Avidemux(Many user don't like Pitivi as their video editor)
-Clipgrad(Video downloader and converter)
Thank you.
I'll tell you:I and some friend of mine are taking in consideration the possiblity to add some applications:Avidemux(Video converter), Soundconverter(Utility which allows you to convert audio files into multiple devices(Very useful when extracting file from a cd and converting them to mp3(to store them on disk) and clipgrab which allows you to download and convert video from sites(Pytube's antagonist).
The problem is the following:Not everyone needs/knows how to use these kind of application, so I am not sure if is a good idea to add them.
Another problem is that people doesn't report a bug(if present) so I am not able to fix it quickly)
What do you think about it?
I'm not sure that I understood where to take a look.
I think that you should make your script use zenity dialogs, since ubuntu comes with it by default, and make check-list where user can pick what to and what not to install. If you need any help with it, just contact me or you might want to take a look @ my script (link is in signature ;)).
Also, I was talking about this site:
http://hacktolive.org/wiki/Super_OS
Read a bit about it. I'm using it for about two yrs now. ;)
Well, this won't be a bad idea.
There is just a problem:I must first understand how zenity works, especially how to write the executive code.I've tried to do it, but with really bad results.
You mean add execute right to a file(s)? Use this command:
chmod 777
That should do it. And as far as Zenity concerns, use this commands to get a tip:
zenity --help
man zenity
;)
I'm happy to hear that.
The only thing I'm really not proud of is the fact, that I had to update the cose so many times.
But I don't care, couse now it works in a great way.Just hope other users will post or send messages, so I'll be able to develop the code to offer a better quality.
I really want to thank you for this script!!!
It made me save my time after a fresh Ubuntu install!!!
It is very usefull couse you don't need to search for this apps and gives a complete multimedia support!!!
I'll vote for you!!!
P.S.:Will you keep updating the script?
Nothing.I just hate to waste my time and nervs by configuring/installing this kind of stuff after a fresh install of Ubuntu.So after so many installations, I decided to write this script and to post it(To let other users avoid this kind of situation and to make the configuration of Ubuntu easier to newbies ).
Ratings & Comments
21 Comments
/s Your damn script was totally useless anway
/s You're damn script was totally useless anway
First of all : Great idea to automize that post-installation stuff. But I have two suggestions to make: - Wouldn't it be more comfortable if the code determines Ubuntu-version and installed architecture itself. As far as I know at least "uname -m" delivers the architecture. And the file /etc/lsbrelease contains information about the installed Ubuntu-version. - After launching the script, I am not able to cancel anymore, unless I give it the correct root PW. Only kill can solve this (not even xkill). Greetings, Thomas
Thank you for the suggestions. Now I'm working on the 3.0 version, which will not have these bugs and will let you choose what to install. Regards,
why did you host it there, if you have to wait 50 seconds, when you can just upload it directly on gnome-look.
The reason is quite simple: 1)This way I can keep accurate download records(to know if a project should be maintained or not) 2)When you reach the determined amount of points, that you got some cash.This cash will be sent to the Ubuntu staff as a donation.
The sh files and the folder they are in even says 10.10.2, so just out of curiosity, is the download the up-to-date version?
the code is up to date, dont' worry.I just forgot to rename the scripts:)
Got it and this works flawlessly ! I have added this to my up and coming release to make it very easy for users to get going right off the bat! THANKS! Great work ! Keep it up! KUDOS!
I'm glad to hear that. If you have any suggestion, just write it down. At the moment I'm taking in consideration to add some extra repos and applications, which are considered part of the multimedia category. I was thinking to add: -Wine -alien -Soundconverter -Avidemux(Many user don't like Pitivi as their video editor) -Clipgrad(Video downloader and converter)
Nice work, but you also might wanna look at Super OS @ hacktolive.org. ;)
Thank you. I'll tell you:I and some friend of mine are taking in consideration the possiblity to add some applications:Avidemux(Video converter), Soundconverter(Utility which allows you to convert audio files into multiple devices(Very useful when extracting file from a cd and converting them to mp3(to store them on disk) and clipgrab which allows you to download and convert video from sites(Pytube's antagonist). The problem is the following:Not everyone needs/knows how to use these kind of application, so I am not sure if is a good idea to add them. Another problem is that people doesn't report a bug(if present) so I am not able to fix it quickly) What do you think about it? I'm not sure that I understood where to take a look.
I saw I wrote ''devices'' but i meant ''formats''(About soundconverter).
I think that you should make your script use zenity dialogs, since ubuntu comes with it by default, and make check-list where user can pick what to and what not to install. If you need any help with it, just contact me or you might want to take a look @ my script (link is in signature ;)). Also, I was talking about this site: http://hacktolive.org/wiki/Super_OS Read a bit about it. I'm using it for about two yrs now. ;)
Well, this won't be a bad idea. There is just a problem:I must first understand how zenity works, especially how to write the executive code.I've tried to do it, but with really bad results.
You mean add execute right to a file(s)? Use this command: chmod 777 That should do it. And as far as Zenity concerns, use this commands to get a tip: zenity --help man zenity ;)
I'm happy to hear that. The only thing I'm really not proud of is the fact, that I had to update the cose so many times. But I don't care, couse now it works in a great way.Just hope other users will post or send messages, so I'll be able to develop the code to offer a better quality.
I want to apologize with everyone.I saw right now that the download link was bad
I really want to thank you for this script!!! It made me save my time after a fresh Ubuntu install!!! It is very usefull couse you don't need to search for this apps and gives a complete multimedia support!!! I'll vote for you!!! P.S.:Will you keep updating the script?
Handy, TY mate
Nothing.I just hate to waste my time and nervs by configuring/installing this kind of stuff after a fresh install of Ubuntu.So after so many installations, I decided to write this script and to post it(To let other users avoid this kind of situation and to make the configuration of Ubuntu easier to newbies ).