Today's article is about Ubuntu Restricted Extras...

[KGIII]

It's a fairly simple article, pulled from the original site and redone with more information and better formatting.

Let's Install Ubuntu Restricted Extras • Linux Tips

If you're using Ubuntu and want to use some patent/license encumbered features, you need to install Ubuntu Restricted Extras.

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[craigevil]

Ubuntu is just sad. Other than fluendo, all of the other packages are in Debian repos, just need non-free.
Like this:

deb https://deb.debian.org/debian unstable main contrib non-free

 

[KGIII]

Ubuntu is just sad.

I'm not sure what's so sad about it. They provide a nice, easy installation with a single command. Two commands, if the Universe repo isn't already enabled. 'Snot like they can include it by default - well, not unless they want to run afoul of license agreements.

 

[wizardfromoz]

I've whacked the mole for a 5 anyway, but it might also be worthwhile distinguishing between this metapackage and

ubuntu-restricted-addons

?

Wiz

Avagudweegend

 

[KGIII]

ubuntu-restricted-addons

Hmm... I'd have to check but I think there's some overlap and that each flavor has its own. So, it might be worth an article of its own. Like, there's a lubuntu-restricted-addons, kubuntu-restricted-addons, etc...

It's a bit late to do anything 'bout it tonight. Probably... I'm well into my third glass of a delightfully deep Merlot. It's Friday night!