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Posted: Nov. 21 2005,13:59 QUOTE
OK -i tried synaptic on another install and it went. I installed VLC (and it worked).

But VLC refuses to play anything, or I have no idea how its supposed to work. The windows version seems to be completly diffrent it quite strange.

But i found i could stream files TO the system using Xine through a http setup -but xine wont decode any of the video i try to send, only audio.

I figure this is due to lack of codecs, how can i resolve any of these problems?, i have messed about quite a bit so i would be grateful if someone could explain just how i should approach this.

Cheers
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Posted: Nov. 21 2005,18:46 QUOTE
You need to chose your default video and audio codecs so that they will be compatible with xine or mplayer or even VLC as the receiving client.

As for playing in VLC, there is a setting in there for the type of display output.  You will probably need to change that setting.  Try all of the choices from the dropdown menu until you find one that works with the DSL X-Server.
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Posted: Nov. 22 2005,05:01 QUOTE
In VLC's "Preferences" menu, under Video the default output is set as X11, but the dropdown listbox dosent give any other options. Under the Interface tab the default interface is set to gtk, it also dosent give me any other options.

Would either of thoes values need changing?


Also, how do i get/change codecs for xine? And how do i get my Pixelview Play TV pro going?, i only need it for composite input -it runs a bt878a chipset i think.

thanks for you help.
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Posted: Nov. 23 2005,02:53 QUOTE
I am thinking of the Advanced Video Output Preferences, if I remember correctly.

There should be more than just "X11" for choices.

I am not sure if Xine can load foriegn codecs.  You will need to visit the Xine project for more information on the subject.

Many bt chipset capture cards are supported by "Video for Linux" or "v4l".

I don't own one, so I cannot offer any experience on the subject.

Good Luck.
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Posted: Nov. 26 2005,12:01 QUOTE
Well i found that to stream video i need vls (server) insted of vnc (client), and the only way i can get it seems to be compiling as synaptic dosent have it. But I cant compile it, i have tried and failed. Its very annoying as it requires multiple dependencies for my uses and i dont have a clue where the whole process has gone wrong.

Am I a complete retard?, or are there parts missing? (no offence to any retards that feel me likening myself to them is insluting)

btw; I cant be assed with spelling anymore -but when could I really?
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