how do you get linux to play mp3's?

[skyler]

I have Linux Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, code named "Hardy Heron". i just got it and all but 2 things worked out great. when i attempt to play an mp3 file, it says that i don't have the required codecs. i got MPlayer for linux and it froze when i attempted to play a file.

And i Cannot find a driver for my IEEE802.11b WLAN cardbus card, so im chained to my router for now.

[joeeattaboy]

Download the Ubuntu restricted codecs from the repositories using Synaptec. You might also find a driver for the wi-fi card, but know what brand it is would help.

You can also go to a command line and do the following:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

then put in your password when prompted. That should install everything you need for mp3 playback.