Usually I know what I'm doing. Mostly.

[jadesfire]

Does anyone out there understand Linux (Linpus Lite based on Fedora, and I'm fully updated) well enough to explain to me in words of one syllable how to uninstall a programme? My VLC isn't working properly - I get sound, but no pictures - so I want to uninstall it, then try reinstalling, in case that does the trick. But the 'beginners' forums tend to sneer at you if you can't do that. Is it just 'sudo yum uninstall vlc'? My experience with Linpus (*STABBITY*) suggests otherwise... I'm seriously considering switching to a friendlier version of Linux, or even XP, but for now, I'd settle for a working copy of VLC.

Most things have worked just fine, but the lack of picture is seriously irritating and kind of defeats the point of having VLC at all.

GRRRR!

Comments

[rustydog.livejournal.com]

But the 'beginners' forums tend to sneer at you if you can't do that.

I'm just here to sympathize!

[knirirr.livejournal.com]

Is there anything here (http://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?t=48759&f=13) that assists? Also, I suggest "sudo yum remove vlc" - the yum man page (http://linux.die.net/man/8/yum) has more information.

[jadesfire2808.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm...I found that first link in my intrepid Googling, but still had no luck despite installing the new fedora-release, which is what makes me think I should just uninstall the whole thing and reinstall it. The second is hugely helpful, thank you! I knew there had to be something like that out there somewhere...

Much appreciated, thanks! :)

[knirirr.livejournal.com]

No problem - I hope that you can get it working.
If you do re-install it might be worth considering using Fedora which I have generally found to be acceptable.