Howto:Installing VLC Media Player / RHEL 6.x / CentOS 6.x 32 bit / 64 bit ( x86_64) / Using Script / Linux
Hello Guys,
Updated on :- 16th May,2013
I got huge response from you guys for My Previous VLC installation script on RHEL 5.x, So Many Users requested me to post Same Kind of Script for RHEL 6 and I am done with it. I am Very thankful to each and every user who have given so nice response to my that post. I hope they will enjoy this post too
Previously I have written Script to Install VLC Player on RHEL 5.x 32 bit for Automatic Installation, You can say a script which i have designed to install VLC Player Very Quickly and without any dependecy problems.
This time I have written script to install VLC Player on RHEL 6.x and CentOS 6.x for Both Architecture ( 32bit and X86_64 (64Bit). I hope this script helps you.
To Make it more simple I have created Own RPM So This time there will be 1 additional step that You have to follow.
VLC Media Player Installation
Note :- This script is tested in Local Environment, Think many times before you execute on Production/Local/Anywhere, Do it at your OWN RISK.
Following things must exist on your Computer/Linux to execute this script:-
=> Direct Working Internet Connection or Yum Should run from Terminal. If you are using Internet connection with Proxy then it will be problematic for you.
=> RHEL 6.x and CentOS 6.x must be installed with 32bit or X86_64 Arch.
This time couple of addition steps to make it more simple. So This time VLC Installation in 7 Steps.
1) You have to be root to execute this script.
2) Download RPM ( Auto VLC Redhat Centos6) which I have specially created for VLC Installation Script , You can use RPMs for CentOS 6 too.Click on Following link to Download RPM for Your Architecture :-
32 bit Users click on this link :- http://www.tejasbarot.com/RPMs/avrc6-tejas-barot-linux-0.1.0-1.el6.i686.rpm
64 bit Users click on this link :- http://www.tejasbarot.com/RPMs/avrc6-tejas-barot-linux-0.1.0-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
3) Execute Following Commands as per your Respective architecture :-
For 32 Bit Architecture :-
[root@linux-support-tejas-barot ~]# rpm -ivh avrc6-tejas-barot-linux-0.1.0-1.el6.i686.rpm
For 64(X86_64) bit Architecture :-
[root@linux-support-tejas-barot ~]# rpm -ivh avrc6-tejas-barot-linux-0.1.0-1.el6.x86_64.rpm
4) Download VLC Installation Script for RHEL6 and CentOS 6 ,
Click this link :- http://www.tejasbarot.com/Scripts/vlc6-installation.sh
5) Execute following Command where you have downloaded the script.
[root@linux-support-tejas-barot ~]# chmod +x vlc6-installation.sh
6). Now Execute your script by two ways mentioned below
[root@linux-support-tejas-barot ~]# sh vlc6-installation.sh OR [root@linux-support-tejas-barot ~]# ./vlc6-installation.sh
7) Once you Execute it will ask you 4 Options to Install as per your OS and Architecture and 5th Option for Exit Select Option as per your OS and Architecture
Press (R32) to Install VLC on RHEL 6.x on 32bit
Press (R64) to Install VLC on RHEL 6.x on 64bit
Press (C32) to Install VLC on CentOS 6.x on 32bit
Press (C64) to Install VLC on CentOS 6.x on 64bit
Press (E) to Exit anytime
Please Enter your Selection: <Put Your Option Here and Press Enter>
8) Remember you have to be normal user to run VLC Player, You cannot Run VLC Player as root.
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hv tried it but it shows same error
It seems that there is some issues regarding qt4.
Try to fix it and it should work.
For Errors and Discussions you can use our forums :- http://linuxforums.tejasbarot.com
I hv done the installation as steps mentioned and its working fine.But now it is not working.when I try on terminal vlc it showing below error
VLC media player 1.1.13 The Luggage (revision exported)
Blocked: call to unsetenv(“DBUS_ACTIVATION_ADDRESS”)
Blocked: call to unsetenv(“DBUS_ACTIVATION_BUS_TYPE”)
[0x8d4d8fc] main libvlc: Running vlc with the default interface. Use ‘cvlc’ to use vlc without interface.
[0x8ed83c4] main interface error: option qt-volume-complete does not exist
[0x8ed83c4] skins2 interface error: no suitable dialogs provider found (hint: compile the qt4 plugin, and make sure it is loaded properly)
[0x8ed83c4] skins2 interface error: cannot instanciate qt4 dialogs provider
[0x8d4d8fc] main libvlc error: interface “default” initialization failed
pls suggest
Hello,
Please check Internet is Running and your Linux is Direct connected to Internet without Proxy.
You have selected VLC Installation for RHEL 6.x…. Just Sit back and Relax…..
You are running as a root, Moving to next step…..
6.2
You can continue, Your Red Hat Linux version is 6.2
Installing Tejas Barot’s RPM…..
Moving Exisiting Repositories……
Configuring New Repositories……
NON GUI Download Client is already installed.
You are good to go, All Repository is already configured….
Loaded plugins: product-id, refresh-packagekit, security, subscription-manager
Updating certificate-based repositories.
tejas-barot-vlc | 3.7 kB 00:00
Setting up Install Process
No package vlc available.
Error: Nothing to do
There is something wrong with your Internet Connection..Or You forgot some step.
Restoring your Previous repositories……
Professionally done!
Thnks!
Thank you! very nice guide!
, but i’m having a problem
the script reported this:
file /usr/lib64/libva.so.1 from install of libva-1.0.6-1.el6.rf.x86_64 conflicts with file from package libva1-1.0.15-7.el6.x86_64
what can i do??
works great. Thanks.
This is really amazing script!
Thank you so much!
Hello,
You can install it through Source file. But Dependencies must be installed.
thank you so much. to make this VLC Installation Scrip. but you have any idea to install vlc of line without internet connection. i want to save all file in my hardisk ple help me how to save..
Congratulations! It worked perfectly!
Great Work, Installed On CentOS with No Error.
Thanks
Thank you
CentOS 6.3 Not a any error
excellent.
Great Work!!!
it worked like a charm
hi. thanks. its worked well. thanks one again
It worked!!!…….thankx…….
Excellent. Thank you so much! It worked smoothly without any errors.
Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing such a usefull and handy Way to install vlc on linux!
It worked..
Hello,
You’re using internet connection with proxy or you’re using direct internet connection ?
I got an error while installation.
My OS is RHEL 6.3 32 bit.
rhel-6-server-cf-tools-1-rpms | 2.8 kB 00:00
rhel-6-server-rhev-agent-rpms | 2.8 kB 00:00
rhel-6-server-rpms | 3.7 kB 00:00
Setting up Install Process
No package vlc available.
Error: Nothing to do
There is something wrong with your Internet Connection..Or You forgot. some step.
Restoring your Previous repositories……
Great Work! Thanks!!!
Tejas, Great work dude… Keep it up
You Don’t have to write 1 2 or 3
You have to select like R32 C32 like that.
Hi Tejas,
Thanks for the steps for installing VLC. But it’s not working for me. My OS is CentOS6.3 64 bit.
In 7th step when I select option as 4, it is showing that “Ooops i have selected wron option
”
I tried to select other options(1,2,3) too..none of them helped me for installing this…
You help will be much appreciated…. Thanks in advance…:)
Bundle of thnx
Its EXCELLENTTTT………. thnks a lottttttt………
After so many try outs, finally found the way to install VLC the easy way.
If you can’t take risks, what do you want to mess with Linux after all, isn’t it? Had a great time in learning to configure stuff in Red hat more and more.
Thank you for great tutorial.
Have a great day!
hi sir,
good mrg..i installed vlc player as your instructions..it is running but sound is not coming..how to fix this problem..pz help me..
very very useful
tx a lot
Thanks for your suggestion. I will surely try.
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Installation of your script works really well. Not a single error for RHEL 6.
Its excellent.
If you could have provided the steps to un-installation also, that is very much helpful.
Wow, excellent job, worked seamlessly without any issues. Thank you very much for this neat installation package!
Really amazing.. Thanks a lot!
Thanks very much!!
Very nice work.
Tanks ! nice work !it’s working very well, without any problem
(a french user)
Please describe your problem or Provide me error so i can guide or suggest you to solve the same.
Excellent. Very nice work.
my facing a Prob. when install vlc .. MY all command iz riht
Thanks very much!!
Helped indeed!!!
Thank you so much Teja.
it is working fine.