comparison DOCS/MPlayer-FAQ @ 46:dc4337652723

small typos, Qs corrected

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Q: There are error messages about file not found /usr/lib/win32/....
A: Download & install w32codec.zip from *our* FTP
   (avifile's codec package has different DLL set)

Q: It wants to load l3codeca.acm, but I don't have such file.
A: You should use w32codec.zip from MPlayer FTP, instead of avifile's pack!

Q: ...... works with avifile/aviplay while doesn't with MPlayer
A: MPlayer != avifile
   The only common thing between these players is the Win32 DLL loader.
   The codecs (dll) sets, syncronization, demultiplexing etc is totaly
   different and shouldn't be compared.
   If something works with aviplay it doesn't mean that MPlayer should do
   it and vice versa. You should contact me, I'll fix the bug!!!

Q: Indeo 3.x/4.x movies are viewed upside-down!!!?
A: It's a known bug (really it's a bug/limitation of the DLL codec)

Q: Indeo 3.x,4.x video doesn't work at 32bpp resolutions (16,24 bpp are ok)

A: It's a damaged file with bad mp3 audio stream. Try it with  -afm 4

Q: It aborts with signal 11 playing a file with IMA-ADPCM audio.
A: This codec isn't yet supported!

Q: Why do you enjoy making that much pre-releases?
A: Download one and you'll know!

Q: Are there rpm/deb/... packages of MPlayer?
A: Not yet.

Q: Are there any mailing lists on MPlayer?
A: Yes! See README on how to subscribe them!

Q: I've found a nasty bug when I tried to play my favourite video!!

   XFree86-devel* under RedHat, and xlib6g-dev* under Debian.
   Also check if the /usr/X11 symlink exists (this can be a problem on
   Mandrake systems). It can be created with the 'ln -sf /usr/X11R6 /usr/X11'
   command. Your distribution may differ from the Linux Filesystem Standard.

Q: I have files with WMV (Windows Media Video) extension. Can I use'em?
A: No, we couldn't find any way to get it work with MPlayer.

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Q: There are error messages about file not found /usr/lib/win32/....
A: Download & install w32codec.zip from *our* FTP
   (avifile's codec package has different DLL set)

Q: It wants to load l3codeca.acm, but I don't have such file.
A: You should use w32codec.zip from MPlayer FTP instead of avifile's pack!

Q: ...... works with avifile/aviplay while doesn't with MPlayer
A: MPlayer != avifile
   The only common thing between these players is the Win32 DLL loader.
   The codecs (dll) sets, syncronization, demultiplexing etc is totaly
   different and shouldn't be compared.
   If something works with aviplay it doesn't mean that MPlayer should do
   it and vice versa. You should contact me, I'll fix the bug!

Q: Indeo 3.x/4.x movies are viewed upside-down!!!?
A: It's a known bug (really it's a bug/limitation of the DLL codec)

Q: Indeo 3.x,4.x video doesn't work at 32bpp resolutions (16,24 bpp are ok)

A: It's a damaged file with bad mp3 audio stream. Try it with  -afm 4

Q: It aborts with signal 11 playing a file with IMA-ADPCM audio.
A: This codec isn't yet supported!

Q: Are there rpm/deb/... packages of MPlayer?
A: Not yet. However, you can make a .deb package for yourself, check
   DOCS/DEBIAN

Q: Are there any mailing lists on MPlayer?
A: Yes! See README on how to subscribe them!

Q: I've found a nasty bug when I tried to play my favourite video!!

   XFree86-devel* under RedHat, and xlib6g-dev* under Debian.
   Also check if the /usr/X11 symlink exists (this can be a problem on
   Mandrake systems). It can be created with the 'ln -sf /usr/X11R6 /usr/X11'
   command. Your distribution may differ from the Linux Filesystem Standard.

Q: I have problems playing files with ... codec. Can I use'em?
A: Check DOCS/TODO , if it doesn't contain your codec, contact us.