How to Install VideoLAN Client (VLC) on Ubuntu Server Latest

VideoLAN Client (VLC) is a free and open-source multimedia player that supports various audio and video formats. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install VLC on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A server running Ubuntu Latest
• A user account with sudo privileges

Installation

1. Update the package list of your server by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

2. Install the VLC package by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install vlc

3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Launching VLC

You can launch VLC from the terminal or through a graphical user interface (GUI).

• To launch VLC from the terminal, use the following command:

  vlc
  

• To launch VLC from the GUI, search for it in the applications launcher of Ubuntu.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed VLC on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use it to play various audio and video formats on your server.

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