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how do we install vlc media player in linux ubuntu(13.04) by using terminals?

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Quick context for : Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring) reached end-of-life on January 27, 2014, so the standard mirrors stopped accepting updates for that release. Installing from the usual repos on 13.04 can be unreliable — upgrade to a supported Ubuntu if possible, or use the archived “old‑releases” streams. (Ubuntu 13.04 EOL announcement). (lists.ubuntu.com)

If the system is supported, there are three practical terminal options (pick one that fits your workflow and trust model). A current, sandboxed build is available via Snap:

sudo snap install vlc

(Snap packages auto-update and are maintained in the Snap Store). For an alternative sandboxed build use Flatpak from Flathub:

flatpak install flathub org.videolan.VLC

Both sources keep VLC more up-to-date than some distro DEBs. (Snapcraft: VLC on Ubuntu). (snapcraft.io)

’s apt-based approach is fine on supported releases (VLC is in the Ubuntu repositories), and was correct to flag codecs. To get proprietary codecs and DVD support install the restricted extras and the DVD helper:

sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras
sudo apt install libdvd-pkg && sudo dpkg-reconfigure libdvd-pkg

Follow the community guidance and heed the legal warning about libdvdcss in your jurisdiction. (Ubuntu: RestrictedFormats / Playing DVDs). (help.ubuntu.com)

On the Software Center vs terminal debate ( / ): both are valid. The Software app is a GUI front-end that helps avoid typos and shows reviews; the terminal (apt/snap/flatpak) is scriptable and often faster for repeat installs. If apt reports “package not found” make sure Universe/Multiverse repos are enabled (Software & Updates GUI or add-apt-repository), then refresh package lists. (Ubuntu community docs: adding Universe). (help.ubuntu.com)

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Member Avatar for JasonHippy

First ensure your package lists are up to date:
sudo apt-get update

Then install VLC:
sudo apt-get install vlc

Member Avatar for kevinedwards

You can install it via Ubuntu Software Center, it's more powerfull and prevent some damage

Member Avatar for lewashby

kevinedwards are you saying the the software center is more powerfull than apt-get? If so, how so? I'm not assuming you're wrong, it's just that if you're right I would like to understand.

Member Avatar for kevinedwards

Ubuntu Software Center is provide many software, but if you can not find any software in Software Center like ClipGrab, you can using install directly from terminal.

IMHO, searching and install any software by using Ubuntu Software Center is more save than using terminal.

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