Got an external USB DVD drive Today and was just testing how easy it is to watch DVDs on Linux.
Was prepared to some researching and installing.
But as it turns out it was just plug the drive in, insert a disc and a popup asks me if I want to start VLC or something else.
Started VLC and it just works. Including the DVD menus.
Best thing: this is ten times faster than TV DVD players as there are no unskippable intros etc.
#dvd #linux #linuxmint
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