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zuberuber
Asked: 2013-05-27 16:35:54 +0800 CST

Terminal video player

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I am looking for nice terminal based video player for my Ubuntu 12.04 Xmonad desktop.

I would like to make custom scripts for this player is it's possible.

Can You recommend some?

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1 Answers

  1. I take it that you mean a video player that is controlled from the Terminal, but creates a windows in X11. In that case, you should go with everyones favorite: mplayer.

    Install via:

    sudo apt-get install mplayer

    or search for mplayer in the Ubuntu Software Center

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