TechRepublic writes about problems connected with Linux multimedia applications – MPlayer, VLC, XMMS and others.
Historically, Linux was unable to play files intended to only be playable with the Windows Media Player. However, with the help of codecs, Linux can play both audio and video files that were previously incompatible. Jack Wallen introduces the major players in the Linux multimedia party.
The overall conclusion is: If your issue with Linux is multimedia, it should be obvious that it’s no longer a problem, so don’t think twice about giving Linux a try.
