DivX

[RedDevil_UK]

this is an old topic i know...

but is there now a better alternative to streaming from the PC??
is there a plugin now that anyone knows about?

surely there most be a Linux codec that will work.

at the moment i am transfering Divx files to my Xbox, but i wish i could use the Dreambox and didnt have to keep pulling everything out from under the TV, to swap the Network cable over.

[wallycharlo]

its not possible,its a hardware limitation,the CPU in the DB is not strong enough to play divX,youre xbox CPU has much more number crunching power, hence it can do it ...

[RedDevil_UK]

awwww... looks like an email to Dream media is needed

[wallycharlo]

go for it mate ... if you can convince them to put a better CPU in a future model then a lot of people will be happy

rumours are the DM8000 will have such a CPU ... if it ever arrives at all

[OldBen]

at the moment i am transfering Divx files to my Xbox, but i wish i could use the Dreambox and didnt have to keep pulling everything out from under the TV, to swap the Network cable over.

Clearly the answer to your question is either:

(a) Have Dream re-design the dreambox with a 1Ghz CPu or hardware MPEG2 decoder like the via mini-itx boards...

(b) Buy a small 5 port switch for under the TV thus resolving the cable swapping issue.

Personally I would go option (b) unless you like a challenge...



Paul

[RedDevil_UK]

unless you like a challenge...

well i bought a Dreambox, a PC and got married.....nuff said

[newinc]

this is an old topic i know...

but is there now a better alternative to streaming from the PC??
is there a plugin now that anyone knows about?

surely there most be a Linux codec that will work.

at the moment i am transfering Divx files to my Xbox, but i wish i could use the Dreambox and didnt have to keep pulling everything out from under the TV, to swap the Network cable over.

Just have a look at Playing DivX and other formats on the Dreambox on http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/Dig...ltplayback.htm

I tried it, and it works.

Have fun,

Newinc