I Want My Mp3!

[LBaker]

Why can't I play mp3 files in Fedora? What's the suggested program for them. Neither the helix player or the music player work... Thanks! :)

[X-Calibur]

Why can't I play mp3 files in Fedora? What's the suggested program for them. Neither the helix player or the music player work... Thanks! :)

I use xmms. The mp3 plugin is not part of the base package for some legal/patent reason.
Install the plugin at:
ftp://ftp.freshrpms.net/pub/freshrpms/fedora/linux/3/xmms/xmms-mp3-1.2.10-9.1.1.fc3.fr.i386.rpm

install the package as explained in my TLC files
# rpm -ivh xmms-mp3-1.2.10-9.1.1.fc3.fr.i386.rpm

and voila, full support

cheers

X'

[X-Calibur]

also, since using FC3 you can take full advantage of YUM

# yum install xmms-mp3

will fetch the file and install

X'

[LBaker]

Thanks X! I did install Realplayer for linux, but I'll give those a go. I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment. Been at this all day Information overload... :D

[LBaker]

also, since using FC3 you can take full advantage of YUM

# yum install xmms-mp3

will fetch the file and install

X'

Or right click the file and open with the package installer. I know, I know, blasphemy! :D

[X-Calibur]

Or right click the file and open with the package installer. I know, I know, blasphemy! :D
Whatever works my friend! As long as it keeps you fidling around, it's good enought for me.