From 31587b924e517edc6dc24beebb6df084301a252e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?utf8?q?Lo=C3=AFc=20Minier?= Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:40:34 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] * ./FAQ: minor updates, new sections: uninstall/reinstall, DirectX-blackscreen, device permissions, debug messages, config file, (un)planned ports/features, sources.list --- FAQ | 59 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/FAQ b/FAQ index 77334be276..72cb001f6d 100644 --- a/FAQ +++ b/FAQ @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ Frequentely Asked Questions for VideoLAN Client -$Id: FAQ,v 1.7 2002/06/10 16:48:59 sam Exp $ +$Id: FAQ,v 1.8 2002/07/09 23:40:34 lool Exp $ 1. Using VLC @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ more information. ----------------------------------------------------- If you don't know what is a raw device, don't even read this answer :-). There is an experimental support for raw devices in libdvdcss. It needs -that you set up a raw device pointing to your DVD device (under Linux, +that you set up a raw device pointing to your DVD device (under Linux, use the "raw" utility). Then pass the raw device as second argument, for instance : vlc dvd:/dev/dvd@/dev/raw0 @@ -55,6 +55,25 @@ You shouldn't need any option. If you're paranoid and want to control everything, here is the exact syntax : vlc udp:[[:]][@[][:]] +1.8 How do I uninstall / reinstall VLC ? +-------------------------------------- +Why would you want to ? ;) + +If you're using a source distribution of VLC, for example a tarball or +the CVS, then you have probably used "make install" to install the +compiled VLC. To remove it just "make uninstall". If you want to +install a newer version than the currently installed one, you should +first uninstall the first one. If you deleted the original source tree, +a "make uninstall" in the newer tree should still work. + +For binary packages, remove old packages first and install the new ones +(normally this should be handled automagically by your sytem). + +1.9 Debian: what should I put in my sources.list for videolan ? +------------------------------------------------------------- +deb ftp://ftp.videolan.org/pub/videolan/ debian/ +deb-src ftp://ftp.videolan.org/pub/videolan/ debian/ + 2. Troubleshooting @@ -118,7 +137,28 @@ is being investigated. 2.9 Sound volume is too low ---------------------------- -You can raise it with --volume commandline switch. +You can raise it with --volume commandline switch or in the preferences +window of your graphical interface. + +2.10 I have no image under DirectX +---------------------------------- +Check that your video card drivers are in their latest version and that +your DirectX is up-to-date. + +2.11 VLC crashes +---------------- +Increase the verbosity level (either in the preferences or with a +"-vvvv" command-line option) and look at the debug messages (on the +terminal or in the Messages window). + +2.12 I can only play a DVD as root +---------------------------------- +Check that as user you have write access to your DVD drive / device. + +2.13 I'm stuck with option xxx, how do I reset options ? +------------------------------------------------------ +Under unices, remove your ~/.videolan/vlcrc; for Windows, remove vlcrc +in the videolan subfolder of your "Application Data" directory. 3. Ports and features @@ -144,3 +184,16 @@ working properly ! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a known problem with Win 95-class systems. Upgrade to an NT-class system. + +3.3 Planned ports + +3.3.1 Do you have plans for a MacOS 9 / OS/2 / &{#!@}~ port ? +-------------------------------------------------------- +No, nobody reported to be actually working on a MacOS 9 port. If you +feel like you could write it, we would of course welcome it. Currently, +the developers are more interested in supporting the latest Operating +Systems and completing the functionalities. + +3.3.2 Does VLC have dxr2 / dxr3 cards support ? +--------------------------------------------- +This support is currently being developed. -- 2.39.5