Install VLC 1.3 nigthly on Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin/Linux Mint

Although VLC media player 1.2 final hasn't been yet released, the VLC developers have already started to work on VLC 1.3, and, it seems that the UI is one point that is carefully approached and progressively enriched.
VLC 1.3 nightly build comes with numerous changes under the hood, as well as improved Bluray support (libbluray has been updated also).
In term of visual changes, the control bar's size has been increased and can be used in normal mode or full-screen mode.
When a clip is played in full-screen mode, a new icon appears on the fullscreen controller that can stretch the controller to the bot sides of the screen.

To install open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:





That's it
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