Linux Format

Add Blu-ray support

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Unlike DVDs, Blu-ray playback is more problemati­c in Linux (see LXF223) thanks to the presence of two different forms of encryption. Older discs encoded using AACS encryption are more likely to work with this method, a few BD+ encrypted discs may work if you’re lucky – it’s a case of plug and pray! The following commands install the required libraries along with VLC MediaPlaye­r, which you’ll need in order to watch your Blu-ray: $ sudo apt-get install vlc libaacs0

libbluray-bdj libbluray1 $ mkdir -p ~/.config/aacs/ $ cd ~/.config/aacs/ && wget http://vlcbluray.whoknowsmy.name/files/KEYDB. cfg

Once installed, pop your Blu-ray into the drive and invoke VLC from the command line: $ vlc blurray:///dev/sr0

substitute /dev/sr0 with the path to your Blu-ray drive and if the disc is supported it should automatica­lly launch the main feature.

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