Can you play a dvd without front row?

hey,
Is it possible to just insert a DVD and select the DVD player app to look at it or do you have to go through the front row DVD player?
Sorry if this is a strange or stupid question. I am currently a windows XP user.
Thanks
Bjorn

You can also set your computer to auto load the DVD Player when you insert a DVD.
Go to System Preferences under the Apple menu.
Click the CDs and DVDs Preference Pane.
Using the drop down menus you can set the applications you would like your Mac to use when you insert specific kinds of disks.

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