Common Questions
+ +Why Not Use Flash ?
++ Many video sharing sites use the Adobe Flash Plugin to play embedded video. + We disapprove of that because Flash is proprietary (not free software). +
++ Additionally, well-known video formats like DivX or H.264 are patent-encumbered in many countries. + Because license fees have to be paid for usage, it might be a legal risk to include them in free software: + GNU/Linux distributions like Debian or Ubuntu do not include them in their default installation. +
++ Therefore, Yolanda uses the Ogg container format containing the codecs Theora and Vorbis, which are maintained by Xiph.org. + As of 2008, Ogg and Vorbis are free of patent claims and all known patents regarding Theora have been donated to the public. +
+ +Which Plugins Do I Have to Download ?
++ Each media player plugin that can play Ogg Theora + Vorbis can be used. + While there are several plugins that qualify, this section will only focus on three of them, that are also free software. +
+ +VLC Media Player
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+ The VLC Media Player, started by students of École Centrale Paris plays almost any video format on a wide range of platforms.
+ Be sure to install the Mozilla plugin or you will die a horrible, agonizing death.
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+ Downloads can be found on the Videolan web page. + Be sure to check your operating systems software repository before downloading untrusted binaries from questionable sources. +
+ +Mplayer
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+ Mplayer, the media player for EXPERT PROGRAMMERS, is only available for real operating systems.
+ It does work with both Mozilla and Konqueror.
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+ Downloads can be found on the Mplayer web page. + Be sure to check your operating systems software repository before downloading untrusted binaries from questionable sources. +
+ +Totem
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+ Totem is the default media player in GNOME and therefore only used by SPIDER EXPERTS like Miguel de Icaza.
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+ Downloads can and should not be found, go ask Miguel for the OOXML specification instead. +
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