how do I install a real player?

[doody]

Dear usergroup,

 

I want to watch video (e.g. bbc news etc). So I've downloaded Real Player 1 for Linux. There is now a Real Player icon on my desktop. However, I don't have a clue what to do next.

 

Yes, this is a major challenge!

 

When I open the icon on the desk top it shows a box with RealPlayer10GOLD.bin on the top then underneath a list of known applications. (???)

 

When I look at the instructions for installing it says...

 

 

- Ensure that the .bin file you downloaded is executable. You can make the .bin file executable by running the "chmod a+x RealPlayer10GOLD.bin" command from a terminal window.

 

- Run the .bin file by typing "./RealPlayer10GOLD.bin". Follow the prompts provided to finish installing the player.

 

- When you launch the player for the first time, a set-up assistant will take you through configuring your player.

 

- Enjoy your RealPlayer10 for Linux!

 

 

I would be grateful for any help and advice that is offered. Bearing in mind that I've never typed a command line in my life and I don't know what a shell or kernel is.

 

Many thanks, doody

[josk]

Simple way. Just add PLF-sources: http://easyurpmi.zarb.org/

 

and then menu->system->configuration->packaging->install software

 

and select helixplayer and needed codecs.

[ianw1974]

The real easy way is visit this link and download the RPM package:

 

http://www.real.com/linux?pcode=rn&src=fre...eplayer_partner

 

it's a text link under the yellow button (under Advanced). Then you just run it, and it's all done for you!