[vlc] streaming error message in vlc on Linux

[Lisi]

Hello!

I am getting the following error message when I try to open a network stream:

<quote>
Your input can't be opened:
VLC is unable to open the MRL 'http://192.168.0.9:8080'. Check the log
for details.
</quote>

I am flummoxed.  I can't find the log, so can't check for details.  I have 
only looked in /var/log/, but can think of nowhere else to look.

I have also googled.

Thanks,
Lisi