[mythtv-users] easy way to switch between playback profiles?

[Nick Rout]

On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 6:03 AM, Mike <altmcf at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Geoff,
>
> The xvid files I am referring to are those downloaded off the web and
> usually have filenames like xxxyyy_xvid.avi ... they don't require
> XvMC to play back w/o stuttering and when I try to use XvMC to play
> them back I hear only audio.  I ftp these into the videos directory of
> the mythdora box.
>
> You are correct that I am using "Internal" as the default playback.
> If I go with your options or xine (tried that awhile back) my position
> is not saved during playback so if I exit the recording and want to go
> back in I have to manually find where I left off.  Hence, using
> "Internal" seemed like the best option here.  Is there a way to use an
> "External" player (mplayer or xine) and have it remember the position
> in the recording when you go back?
>
> Thanks for the assist.

there is a wrapper script for mplayer called mplayer-resume which will
do what you want.