Mplayer questions.

[Thomas Ward]

Hello, list. I've finally gotten a dvd player in my Linux box, but I need 
some help getting started with mplayer.
I know several months back some one had written up a document/email that 
explained in really good detail how to install, where to get mplyaer, etc, 
but I can not find that message in my archives.
Can someone please send me all there documentation on mplayer?
Especially, a easy to read step by step howto? 
Thanks.

PS
I also wish to include all the proper vidio etc so I can play the dvd's 
under x-windows with family.