Multimedia Audio and Video in Linux
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Most modern desktop Linux distributions offer all of the complete audio and video multimedia features available on the Macintosh and Windows PC. Everything from DVD, Mpeg, Streaming, Mp3, DivX, and so on can be played, edited, and copied just the same as on the other two popular OS platforms.
One great advantage to media on Linux is - no built-in DRM!