How to download videos from videos.linux.com

Therefore, I’m leaving for the Easter holidays I wanted to download some lecture on embedded systems, which was presented at the 2012 Embedded Linux Conference. Although I regret I found that I could not find as good quality copy in the network as on the Linux Foundation page. It is unfortunate that linux.com site does not have the possibility of direct downloading video files. But there is a workaround. Follow below tutorial:

  • Go to page with video - for example
  • Click play on the video and if you using Chrome browser right click on player window and inspect this element. Result should look like that:

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  • Expand div tag marked in red on screenshot above. If video was start you should see video tag which contain two links to video files mp4 and webm.

These links are only temporary, so if you want to use them do it as soon as possible. The sad part of all is that the organization intended to promote one of the most libertarian solutions in software history does not provide materials for download.


Piotr Król
I’m into open-source firmware, drawing inspiration from the classic hacker ethos of collaborative innovation and transparency. At 3mdeb, we’re excited about our two main projects: Zarhus OS, an Embedded Linux distribution based on Yocto, and Dasharo, a coreboot downstream. Both are about the value of open development, embedded firmware resilience, platform security transparency, the right to repair, and digital sovereignty. Community is at the center of our activity. By being involved in the Dasharo Users Group, Dasharo Developers vPub, and events like the Qubes OS Summit, we connect with others who share our passion for open-source.