First install the applications. This is on a Debian system and the debian multimedia repository, so some of the "possibly" patent encumbered codecs are included in mplayer.
######## install applications ###########
ok@debian:~$ su
Password: xxxxxxxxx
debian:/home/ok# apt-get install aterm mplayer rox-filer
########### skip whats no needed ########
Suggested packages:
w32codecs
Recommended packages:
zeroinstall-injector
I have never installed the non-free w32codecs and have no idea why i'd need them as I seem to be able to play just about everything I throw at it.
By default zeroinstall-injector will install. If your not going to run the rox-desktop it's a pain in the ass. You can disable recommended packages
http://blogs.koolwal.net/2009/01/07/howto-tell-apt-get-not-to-install-recommends-packages-in-debian-linux/
A far easier way is to use synaptic. Turn off recommends just while you install rox-filer. Then turn it back on again. Don't for get to refresh your sources list at each stage.
########### aterm transparency ################
Setting aterm from rox-filer to play audio with mplayer.
Place this in "set run action"
aterm -name aterm -title 'Debian-Terminal' -sl 3000 -tr +sb -si -sk -fade 0 -sh 0 -g 50x10 -e mplayer "$@"
This is the settings for the terminal call in rox-filer
right click in a rox window go to options > menu and add:
aterm -name aterm -title 'Debian-Terminal' -sl 3000 -tr +sb -si -sk -fade 0 -sh 60 -g 70x16
Setting aterm from rox-filer to play video with mplayer.
Place this in "set run action"
aterm -e mplayer "$@"
