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We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by _delirium »

pyre wrote: post #15

I don't see added support for the Broadcom HD decoder that Asus is shipping in some of their newer model Eee PCs (1005PR). Anyone know if there plans to add this? It would really help out HD decoding on the low-end platforms (esp since the cards aren't integrated, so they can be bought as add-ons as long as your low-end machine has a slot).

Not precisely an answer to your question, but it looks like there's a third-party library working on support for the Broadcom Crystal HD, which currently builds as a xine plugin: http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/archvdr/browser/branches/li...

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by jjs »

baddox wrote: post #13
csytan wrote: post #3

VLC was my preferred player in Windows, and still remains my default in OS X. There is nary a format which the orange pylon cannot handle. Thanks to the VLC and FFMPEG guys for all the hard work!

Last I checked something with their .flv support was bad. It might have been the splitter or something. With a lot of .flv's you couldn't seek to anywhere in the file.

IIRC, .flv files have an index that is used for seeking (including seeking into a stream, in cooperation with the server).

Some encoders might not create the index properly, and some players might have tricks to seek (offline?) even without one.

To repair these files, see: http://muzso.hu/2008/12/18/fixing-flash-videos-flv-for-use-w...

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by catch23 »

jbk wrote: post #6
a2tech wrote: post #2

In very sad news they've removed the Shoutcast integration inside of VLC. This was one of the great 'hidden' features of VLC-you could view essentially any type of video or audio through a very slick integrated menu. Darn AOL for strong arming them into removing the feature.

I promise that you will have a surprise quite soon :D And the lua extension framework already let's you get it back.

hopefully soon! It's the main thing (shoutcast streaming music) I use VLC for.

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by ajtaylor »

Wow! On my old iMac (Core Duo 1.83GHz, RadeonX1600) the new VLC plays back a 720p mkv using 25-33% less CPU. Way to go VLC guys, you rock! Keep up the awesome work.

VLC has been the default media player on my Mac for years because it plays EVERYTHING.

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by unwantedLetters »

I've wanted this feature for a while: to be able to just drag a subtitles file while VLC is playing a video and have VLC immediately start displaying subtitles from the new file.

It's a great piece of software anyway! Congratulations on the latest release.

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by jbk »

catch23 wrote: post #24
jbk wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I promise that you will have a surprise quite soon :D And the lua extension framework already let's you get it back.

hopefully soon! It's the main thing (shoutcast streaming music) I use VLC for.

In the next days...

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by jbk »

baddox wrote: post #13
csytan wrote: post #3

VLC was my preferred player in Windows, and still remains my default in OS X. There is nary a format which the orange pylon cannot handle. Thanks to the VLC and FFMPEG guys for all the hard work!

Last I checked something with their .flv support was bad. It might have been the splitter or something. With a lot of .flv's you couldn't seek to anywhere in the file.

It is fixed in late 1.0.x versions and in 1.1.0

Re: We just released VLC 1.1.0

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Post by jbk »

unwantedLetters wrote: post #26

I've wanted this feature for a while: to be able to just drag a subtitles file while VLC is playing a video and have VLC immediately start displaying subtitles from the new file. It's a great piece of software anyway! Congratulations on the latest release.

This is exactly how it works on Windows and Linux interface of VLC.
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