Install Multimedia codec (offline) without internet connection in Ubuntu

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Recently I have been encouraging desktop users to use ubuntu and enjoy a virus free also virus fear free desktop experience.

 Without internet connection enabling restricted codes or any other install has been always a feary tasks for managing dependencies.

 Links to almost all Multimedia codec and vlc player offline install.
http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-1477045.html

 Thanks to sundar_ima for creating and uploading all the archives for offline install.

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