The Folks behind the most popular open source media player called VideoLAN or VLC for short has just released version 2.0.5 which fixes many bugs and some regressions of the 2.0.x branch of VLC. This update also introduces many important fixes to MKV, SWF, AIFF, RTSP, subtitles and encoding. To view a complete changelog about this release, please click here.
For those who don’t know about VLC, it is one of the most popular open source media players that support Windows, including Windows 8, Mac and Linux systems. In fact it might be the most popular video player in Windows 8, since Windows 8 doesn’t come with any Video Player.
Other enhancements introduced in this release are the rework and fixes of the Mac OS X interface, Pulseaudio initial synchronization translations updates DVB-S delivery system detection and fixes audio and video tracks selection through libVLC.
Here are some of the media formats VLC supports:
- Multi-threaded decoding for H.264, MPEG-4/Xvid and WebM
- Supports 10bits codecs, WMV and others
- DVD, Video CD, VCD, SVCD, DVB DCCP/RTP Unicast
- H.261, H.263 / H263i, H.264, Theora, Cinepak, Dirac
- Vorbis, ALAC, Speex, Musepack / MPC, ATRAC 3, Wavepack
Import formats:
- MPEG (ES, PS, TS, PVA, MP3
- AVI, ASF, WMV, WMA
- MP4, MOV, 3GP, OGG, OGM< Annodex
- Raw Audio (DTS, AAC, AC3/A52
- FLAC, FLV, MXF, Real Audio
To install it in Windows system including Windows 8, go to the main website and download it from there. Here’s the site. Mac OS users can do the same.
In Linux systems, specifically Ubuntu, please read my previous post on this.
https://liberiangeek.net/2012/10/install-videolan-vlc-2-04-in-ubuntu-12-10-quantal-quetzal/
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the new features in VLC version 2.0.5 update?
The VLC version 2.0.5 update fixes many bugs and some regressions of the 2.0.x branch. It introduces important fixes to MKV, SWF, AIFF, RTSP, subtitles, and encoding.
Which operating systems does VLC support?
VLC is a popular open source media player that supports Windows (including Windows 8), Mac, and Linux systems. It is known for being one of the most popular video players in Windows 8.
What are some of the media formats supported by VLC?
VLC supports various media formats including multi-threaded decoding for H.264, MPEG-4/Xvid, and WebM. It also supports 10bits codecs, DVD, Video CD, VCD, SVCD, DVB, and more.
How can I install VLC on a Windows system?
To install VLC on a Windows system, including Windows 8, you can visit the main website and download it from there. Simply go to the site and follow the installation instructions.
Where can Mac OS users download VLC?
Mac OS users can download VLC by visiting the main website and following the download instructions. VLC is compatible with Mac systems.
How can I install VLC on Ubuntu Linux?
For Ubuntu Linux systems, you can refer to specific installation instructions. You can find detailed steps for installing VLC on Ubuntu by following the provided link.
What are some of the enhancements introduced in the latest VLC update?
The latest VLC update includes enhancements such as rework and fixes of the Mac OS X interface, Pulseaudio initial synchronization, translations updates, DVB-S delivery system detection, and fixes to audio and video tracks selection.
What are some of the fixes and improvements in the VLC version 2.0.5 update?
The VLC version 2.0.5 update brings fixes and improvements to various aspects such as MKV, SWF, AIFF, RTSP, subtitles, encoding, Mac OS X interface, Pulseaudio synchronization, translations updates, DVB-S delivery system detection, and audio and video tracks selection.