If you want DH video, install
XBMC.
Add these repo's
Open System/Administration/Software Sources
Enter your root password when asked
Make sure the first 4 boxes are checked
Select
3rd Party SoftwareHit
AddType
deb
http://ppa.launchpad.net/team-xbmc-svn/ubuntu hardy main
Hit
Add SourceHit
add again
type
deb-src
http://ppa.launchpad.net/team-xbmc-svn/ubuntu hardy main
Hit
Add sourceMake sure all the boxes are checked
close it
Open a terminal and type
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
follow the instructions and be a yes-man.
it will download & install codecs and fonts you need for all media.
when that's done
Open System/Administration/Synaptic Package Manager
let it load
Hit the reload button
When it's done reloading the repo's
click on the box and select "Mark for installation" for these packages
xbmc-common
xbmc-eventsclient-common
xbmc-plugins-supported
xbmc-skin-mediastream
Hit the apply button
If you need help setting up XBMC, post back.