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Re: External DVD player for Linux

Hi Graeme.
The "hidden" cable has the blue inner that shows it's USB3 and I am guessing that this is the data cable, and that the extra, supplied cable is for more power - as you say. 
Just tried it on a desktop MX setup with a CD in.  The file manager sees files but listed only as "Track 10" etc. VLC complains:
Your input can't be opened:
VLC is unable to open the MRL 'cdda:///dev/sr0'. Check the log for details.   

Just like Ubuntu 20.04.

Just tried a DVD:  it be...
Hi Graeme.
The "hidden" cable has the blue inner that shows it's USB3 and I am guessing that this is the data cable, and that the extra, supplied cable is for more power - as you say. 
Just tried it on a desktop MX setup with a CD in.  The file manager sees files but listed only as "Track 10" etc. VLC complains:
Your input can't be opened:
VLC is unable to open the MRL 'cdda:///dev/sr0'. Check the log for details.   

Just like Ubuntu 20.04.

Just tried a DVD:  it be...