Hardware - dvd recognition starkadder - 09.09.2007, 13:18 Uhr Titel: dvd recognition
Hello, I'm new to kanotix (I'm new to forums too, this is my second attempt to post a topic)
My Linux box is and old AMD 1.6G fitted wth a Samsung SM-304B Combo drive. I have no problems with CDs - data, audio or video but the system doesn't appear to acknowledge the existence of a DVD. I'd be grateful of any suggestions that would help me play DVD movies.
Thanks.
ockham23 - 09.09.2007, 14:17 Uhr Titel: dvd recognition
Most DVDs use CSS (Content Scramble System) as a protection against illegal copying. So you need additional software to unlock the DVD. However, Debian can't provide this software because it's closed source and would have to be purchased under a commercial licensing agreement.
starkadder - 09.09.2007, 22:04 Uhr Titel: RE: dvd recognition
Thanks, ockham23,
I don't think it's a codec problem because it won't recognise data dvd's either.
jackiebrown - 10.09.2007, 02:13 Uhr Titel: RE: dvd recognition
have you tried to manually mount it?