[mythtv-users] why do i have a 2 gig limit on avi files

[Craig Tinson]

jondz wrote:

>Hi
>
>I'm new(re-subscribed) to the list.
>
>Has anybody encountered this before:  I seem to 
>have a 2 gigabyte limit on avi files (transcoded
>movies).  When either the Internal player or the
>mythcommflag reaches that they just hang.  I know
>the files are fine because gnome totem plays
>them movies fine to the end.
>
>quick facts about my box:
>
>1. it used to be debian STABLE (kernel 2.4).
>2. I turned it into UNSTABLE, and upgraded to 2.6.
>3. I use XVID for transcoding.
>4. I have compiled my own mythtv packages using
>   the debian mythtv versions.
>
>Whereas I am perfectly happy right now sticking
>with < 2 hour movies I will be grateful for somebody
>who points me in the right direction, thanks.
>
>thanks for a great software!
>
>jondz
>
>  
>
and.. the file-system isn't remote is it? like over a samba share? I 
fell into that one and it's a pain

Craig