Install VLC 1.1.6 On Ubuntu 10.10 “Maverick Meerkat”

VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework, that plays most multimedias files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. It is simple to use, yet very powerful and extendable. VLC 1.1.6 is released and here is how to install it using the ferramroberto PPA. If you already use the ferramroberto PPA then VLC will be updated to the latest  version when updating your system using the update manager.



To install VLC 1.1.6 open a Terminal window (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal) and copy+paste the following lines:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ferramroberto/vlc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install vlc mozilla-plugin-vlc vlc-plugin-pulse

When installed you can find VLC under Applications -> Sound & Video -> VLC media player.
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