Linux Desktop 101: Lesson 6: Multimedia and Graphics Access

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Linux Desktop 101 Lesson 6: Multimedia and Graphics Access From Juergen Haas, your Guide to Linux A basic step-by-step guide on multimedia access and playerswith screen shots for new Linux desktop users. Multimedia Access and Players Multimedia Access and Players Apart from being able to view and create graphics and other images, the PC is capable of supporting a wide range of audio and video features and facilities. These include the playing of audio CDs, audio digital files, VCD and DVD as well as multimedia games. The Volume Control Applet The Volume Control Applet Since almost all the multimedia applications require some form of audio production and mixing, it is useful if we know how to control the various channels of audio available from the sound card using the Volume Control Applet on the Panel. Playing Audio CDs on Linux Playing Audio CDs on Linux You can play an audio CD by placing the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Playing Digital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio Files The XMMS (X Multimedia System) application can be utilised to play a wide variety of digital audio file formats. Playing VCD and DVD on Linux Playing VCD and DVD on Linux There are several excellent applications readily available for you to use to play VCD and DVD media. Graphic Images Access on Your Linux Desktop Graphic Images Access on Your Linux Desktop Very often it is useful if we are able to view graphic image files on their own, or in thumbnail fashion if there are many of them. Using File Manager to Access Image Files Using File Manager to Access Image Files The File Manager itself provides a simple and convenient means to access and view image files. gThumb Image Viewer gThumb Image Viewer The gThumb image viewer is a powerful tool for viewing, and organising graphic image files. This email is written by: Juergen Haas Linux Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Linux Desktop 101' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement