VLC is the most popular media player, and every one wants to use it. but some time it is harder to install in Linux so Toda, I will show you how to install VLC (VideoLAN) 2.0 media player in Ubuntu 11.10.
VLC 2.0 also incorporates better support for Android and iOS devices, providing new audio and video outputs and faster hardware decoding.
Steps to Install
1. First of all open Linux Terminal.
2. Copy and paste the following command in the terminal window,
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:n-muench/vlc
3. Enter your password when asked and hit the Enter key.
4. Then copy and paste the following command in the terminal window,
sudo apt-get update
5. Close the terminal.
6. Click here to Install VLC 2.0. In a few seconds, the Ubuntu Software Center application will open. Click the “Install” button as shown below,
7. Now wait for the VLC 2.0 media player to be downloaded and installed on your Ubuntu machine.
Note: You can add VLC 2.0 shortcut icon on the Unity Launcher by clicking the “Add to Launcher” button.
