On Thu, 2003-02-27 at 07:09, Wirrum wrote: > From: "Andreas Leitner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I think i can cope without fdd (maybe even without hdd - i have a file > > server, but i am not sure how to boot then - flash-ide is an idea) > > You can boot over the network using BOOTP. Your network adapter must > support this, though. For more information have a look at > http://ldp.linux.no/HOWTO/Network-boot-HOWTO/index.html > > I'm experimenting with this setup at home, and are able to boot from the > network and run freevo. Currently I'm using my own desktop computer, but I > plan to buy myself a dedicatet home-entertainment computer for my > livingroom, running diskless and noiseless (or, at least noise low). I'm now > using a dxr3 card for video/audio output, and it works ok (but have not > tested it very much yet). I plan to use the dxr3 card in the new computer as > well, for best dvd-quality. But I'm a bit concerned with divx quality, as I > understand the divx must be converted to mpeg real-time to use dxr3 as > output. What kind of processor will I need? I was kind of planning to use > the VIA C3 1Ghz, as it doesn't required a fan but I'm worried it won't be > sufficient. Does anybody have any experience with this? A little, but not divx.. (yet).. I had this all running on a windows box and was blown away by the divxplus app which seems to use the dxr3 fb memory to display other media formats.. If you've also done this you wnn't get this kind of performance out of the linux version..
I was playing with my dxr3 and using lavc to re-encode into mpeg on the fly to watch some home movies I have just captured, at full PAL resoltion (750*500ish), at stadard lavc settings it was only getting me about 10 fps on my 1800+XP. I was not impressed but dropping the quality down I found I could get full fps at q4. I'm not sure of what else we can tweek but q4 was very noticable on my monitor, i'm not sure what it will be like on the TV... Also, these are a little higher than most divx's are compressed at.. so when it comes time to test the divx output i may be suprised.. If I get time tonight I'll try a divx and give an update.. > > Fredrik > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.net email is sponsored by: Scholarships for Techies! > Can't afford IT training? All 2003 ictp students receive scholarships. > Get hands-on training in Microsoft, Cisco, Sun, Linux/UNIX, and more. > www.ictp.com/training/sourceforge.asp > _______________________________________________ > Freevo-users mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freevo-users ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Etnus, makers of TotalView, The debugger for complex code. Debugging C/C++ programs can leave you feeling lost and disoriented. TotalView can help you find your way. Available on major UNIX and Linux platforms. Try it free. www.etnus.com _______________________________________________ Freevo-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freevo-users
