n00bs on Ubuntu posted a guide about installing VLC 1.1.9 on Ubuntu 11.04

Here is a guide that shows you how to install VLC 1.1.9, the Ubuntu restricted extras and how to add the medibuntu to your repository. Watch in HD on YouTube First you need to install the Ubuntu restricted extras, open a Termainal window (press Alt+F2 and type: gnome-terminal) and copy+paste the following line: sudo apt-get [...]

  Install VLC 1.1.9 The Ubuntu Restricted Extras And Add Medibuntu To Repository Ubuntu 11.04