# HG changeset patch
# User reimar
# Date 1194124327 0
# Node ID 230f1e6a7c2da96b5177d8c50318b5a0b2bf3619
# Parent  a2fc6f4a03c6fcb0ccec55a78c7e23b0dc10d1dc
Add an example on how to use slave mode with a fifo

diff -r a2fc6f4a03c6 -r 230f1e6a7c2d DOCS/tech/slave.txt
--- a/DOCS/tech/slave.txt	Sat Nov 03 20:25:00 2007 +0000
+++ b/DOCS/tech/slave.txt	Sat Nov 03 21:12:07 2007 +0000
@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@
 
 and type slave commands into the console window.
 
+You can also use a fifo file:
+
+  mplayer -input file=<fifofile> <movie>
+
 Most slave mode commands are equivalent to command line options, though not
 necessarily under the same name. Detailed descriptions can be found in the
 man page.