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Originally Posted by Rushmore
ssh in from another computer and run top.
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in its current form...is Mplayer usable by newbies ?
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2009-12-16
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Originally Posted by ajamils
Probably not, unless you're comfortable with command-line stuff.
in its current form...is Mplayer usable by newbies ?
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2009-12-16
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Yes, but:
1. Need the SiB UI to make it easy to access files and not have to type to get access.
2. When you go to the "dark side" and activate testing or the "devel" repositiories, do not update any apps that pop up saying there are updates- those are not ready for release and could mess your N900 up. (Maybe both are in devel- can not remember).
3. Disable both repositories as soon as you install the apps.
4. Remember to not update ANY apps when you see the update notices as long as those two repostiories are active.
After playing MANY videos last night:
1. None of the ghosting or artifacts that some vids had
2. None of the stuttering
3. None of the dropped frames that some videos consistantly had
4. Almost same amount work as Archos 5 (impressive)
The one issue is that Mplayer uses about 20% more CPU than the default player, which may explain why more work (takes time to create new codecs that are optimized).
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The great news is that Mplayer at least confirms that the N900 can play video just as well as the Archos 5. Wild in a good way
We now have a device that plays video as good as the Archos 5, but has far better sound quality than the Archos 5- ironic.
Last edited by Rushmore; 2009-12-16 at 16:03.
1. Need the SiB UI to make it easy to access files and not have to type to get access.
2. When you go to the "dark side" and activate testing or the "devel" repositiories, do not update any apps that pop up saying there are updates- those are not ready for release and could mess your N900 up. (Maybe both are in devel- can not remember).
3. Disable both repositories as soon as you install the apps.
4. Remember to not update ANY apps when you see the update notices as long as those two repostiories are active.
After playing MANY videos last night:
1. None of the ghosting or artifacts that some vids had
2. None of the stuttering
3. None of the dropped frames that some videos consistantly had
4. Almost same amount work as Archos 5 (impressive)
The one issue is that Mplayer uses about 20% more CPU than the default player, which may explain why more work (takes time to create new codecs that are optimized).
Added:
The great news is that Mplayer at least confirms that the N900 can play video just as well as the Archos 5. Wild in a good way
We now have a device that plays video as good as the Archos 5, but has far better sound quality than the Archos 5- ironic.
Last edited by Rushmore; 2009-12-16 at 16:03.
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2009-12-16
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Because they want to use the gstreamer framework and also the DSP codecs for HW accel. I love mplayer thought, hope someone ports the smplayer front-end.
Aren't kmplayer and gmplayer already in repos?
Last edited by joppu; 2009-12-16 at 16:17.
Aren't kmplayer and gmplayer already in repos?
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Originally Posted by joppu
SiB works fine for basic file access and interface for Mplayer.
Because they want to use the gstreamer framework and also the DSP codecs for HW accel. I love mplayer thought, hope someone ports the smplayer front-end.
Aren't kmplayer and gmplayer already in repos?
Aren't those two players mainly for audio?
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2009-12-16
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Rushmore,
Since you seem to have a good grip on the subject... could you please put together a newbie guide of installing and using Mplayer ?
Many thanks
Since you seem to have a good grip on the subject... could you please put together a newbie guide of installing and using Mplayer ?
Many thanks
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2009-12-16
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You guys can get KMplayer from testing as well. Then go to the menu and pick "select player" and choose mplayer.
All set with a GUI and a shortcut.
All set with a GUI and a shortcut.
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2009-12-16
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Originally Posted by ajamils
Thanks for the KMplayer tip LS!
Rushmore,
Since you seem to have a good grip on the subject... could you please put together a newbie guide of installing and using Mplayer ?
Many thanks
As far as me having a "grip", that is like me pretending to be a doctor amongst real doctors here
Seriously.As far as Mplayer and avoiding a command typing interface for playing vids, you have at least two other options so:
1. Install Mplayer
2. Install either SiB or KMplayer to get UI level access to playing files.
I feel dirty now.
Last edited by Rushmore; 2009-12-16 at 17:34. Reason: SiB not "BiS".
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Originally Posted by Laughingstok
ok thanks. I'll try it out.
You guys can get KMplayer from testing as well. Then go to the menu and pick "select player" and choose mplayer.
All set with a GUI and a shortcut.
Last edited by ajamils; 2009-12-16 at 17:13.