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2011-07-08, 15:46
(This post was last modified: 2011-07-08, 15:49 by X3lectric.)
not trying to SILENCE verbose output if anythig it should be logged but I dont really use this script, Its only posted to help others, I've tested it, works and that's it. Updated the <> its supposed to have a not, which now has.
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I don't known if it's appropriate topic, but... Is there any PPA to get the last compiled GIT source (Maverick)?
I wouldn't like to install a lot of packages to compile a new version of XBMC.
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As the topic suggests this is to compile from source, you want to google xbmc unstable ppa or if you read first post it is really hiding in plain sight.
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joeld Wrote:@X3, Sorry for another dumb question. Is there any advantage between compile last version from GIT or simply install last version from XBMC PPA (https://launchpad.net/~team-xbmc/+archive/unstable):
Code:
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:team-xbmc/unstable
sudo apt-get install xbmc
Its actually
Code:
sudo apt-get install python-software-properties pkg-config
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:team-xbmc/unstable
apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade xbmc xbmc-live
As for advantages yes there is, the ppa version is compiled every night irrespective if thers fixes to bugs or new code for Linux, it also has no bluray support by default, no NFS support by default, if your a ATI/intel GPU user it has no libvaa support enabled and its generic compile all non free components are disabled because of licensing restrictions. PPA version is easier to install and faster.
Compiling is more flexible even though it requires you to download a copy of git to your HDD and install all required dependencies to a setup directory, and allows you to decide what to enable depending on your needs.
That's how I see it, put simply?
As to which is you want is up to you.
You can always install a ppa after ontop or vice-versa it works both ways as the compile instructions go.
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Excellent, nicely done, I presume as well that you added the extra Maverick dependency, (autopoint) as is on 1st post FAQ?
Is it working ok?
If I have space Ill add that as ref to main post.
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2011-07-12, 19:12
(This post was last modified: 2011-07-12, 19:14 by X3lectric.)
ok to clear things up, The FAQ include a maverick FAQ (add autopoint).
Secondly the dropped frames doens't mean that compiling will FIX this problem 100%, you still should have a decent XORG.CONF see my signature for judder fixes and more.
Finally refresh rate != resolution changes form 60HZ to 24HZ (NOT resolution) resolution is the screen size e.g 1920x1080 (full HD), this is how pre-eden is supposed to work (read the judder link on my signature for more info on that), essentially XBMC GUI runs at 60HZ but your movie may be 25fps, 30fps or 24fps (variable and depending on source), if you have sync playback to display enabled as you should this is perfectly NORMAL.
As for starting a video playback and having some dropped frames is more to due to quality of file and audio timestamps and proper encoding. A problem would be if after playback you keep getting frames dropping often and visibly.
I often start playback and I have anything from 0 dropped frames to around 20 and then thats it no more.
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Ah ok your NOT supposed to run XBMC GUI at 24hz, the refresh rate change is how its supposed to work.
Yes do read other topics, surely how I managed to get a solid HTPC, though its a lot of work.
As for files if they are downloaded its expected to be less than desirable.
Thx for you kind words, see you around and good luck.
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syk3d
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I've got no problems at all. I'm just dropping in to give you some credit, X3lectric. Cheers.
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syk3d Wrote:I've got no problems at all. I'm just dropping in to give you some credit, X3lectric. Cheers.
hey thanks, np.
btw what the heck is a terminator. I mean I seen robots from future but a gremlin terminator?
cheers
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syk3d
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It's the Cheshire Cat, sent back from the future to blow your mind.
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but i didn't see big improvements, It was keeping to lost some frames (11 to 15) when video starts and resolution change from 60Hz to 24Hz.
