On Sat, Jan 11, 2025 at 06:58:04AM -0600, Richard Owlett wrote: > As I'm over 80 and a computer *user* since introduction via Hollerith cards > and line-printers in 60's (q.v. CORC & CUPL - BASIC didn't exist) and later > using an Acoustic coupler with an RBBS, I'm not a newbie per se. > > However I'm making practical use of mp3 files for the first time (currently > a dozen lectures). I looked for an mp3 player whose GUI took up a very > minimal amount of screen real estate. I was referred to several overpowered > complex candidates and chose VLC as most straight forward. > > Due to vision and perception issues, I avoid sites over using graphics or > requiring JavaScript. For support I look for USENET groups &/or mailing > lists (not having found _any_ usable WEB based fora). > > I didn't find anything at www.videolan.org (and linked pages). > Searching for alternative support channels, I went to > https://manpages.debian.org/bookworm/vlc-bin/vlc.1.en.html > and > https://packages.debian.org/bookworm/vlc > without any luck. > > QUESTIONS > 1. Suggested alternative application with newbie friendly docs? > [VLC has attractive features but ...] > 2. Is there a mailing list or USENET group where application specific > newbie questions would be appropriate?
Application specific questions are relevant here on debian-user as long as the application is installed from the official debian repository. Applications installed via source, flatpack, snap or what have you are not supported on this mailing list. Oli
