[mythtv] [mythtv-commits] Ticket #4026: Default playback group for XvMC does not invclude 1080I/P

[Steve Daniels]

On 05/02/2008, Michael T. Dean <mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:
> On 02/05/2008 02:09 PM, MythTV wrote:
> > #4026: Default playback group for XvMC does not invclude 1080I/P
> >
> > Comment:
> >
> >  The CPU+ profile is an example that mixes hardware + software rendering
> >  methods. The CPU-- example is a better starting point for you.
>
> By the way, it seems that many users assume they should use one of the
> example playback profiles and far too few of them realize they can
> create new ones or that editing the existing ones is OK.  Perhaps when
> working the "user-friendlification" of that setup page, someone will
> have a good idea for stressing the fact that the three "starter"
> profiles are simply examples and that the user should either customize
> one or create a new one that works as he/she desires.
>
> Unfortunately, I don't have any idea how to make this more clear, so
> this is just a thought for someone who's a better usability expert than
> I (=just about anyone).
>
> Mike

Just a thought, maybe if it was possible to export the profiles, then
an effort to collate (on the wiki?) and list the most popular and
prevalent could be made, and include these within svn?

Steve 'no patch attached' Daniels