[Kwintv] Re: compile issue from cvs sources.

[George Staikos]

On December 10, 2002 14:57, Emmanuel Beranger wrote:
> George Staikos a écrit :
> > > I would like to report a couple of things, if that is of any help :
> >
> >   Please use the mailing list for this.
>
> Sure. Should I repost ?

  That's ok I've been crossposting the responses.  Just use the list in the 
future please.

> >     Yuck that doesn't sound good.  Please send a copy of your kwintv
> > (old) channel file if possible so we can see what's wrong.
>
> I sent you both files in my ~/.kwintvrc
> I get the same result when chossing "import old kwintv" and "import from
> file"

    Thanks.  I'll have a look when I get a chance.

> > >         - fullscreen does'nt work on my box.
> >
> >    Which video card and hardware?
>
> I'm using an ATI Rage 128 with an LCD monitor, with 1024x768
>
> >If you're using the Xv driver, this is most
> > likely your X11 server/driver's fault.
>
> Hmm, there you hit my linux nerd limits. I have no idea whether I use
> the driver or not ...
> Is there anything I should read to figure out ? I'll surf around
> Xfree86.org, but I know my limits :-)

   It sounds like you are using hte Xv driver.  I believe that is the problem.  
I dont' have a Rage128 card though so I can't tell for sure.

> > >         - When launched as root, I have access to both v4l and BT 848
> > > devices to choose from. When User, I have only access to V4L
> >
> >    That's a permission problem in /dev.
>
> Hmmm, then I don't know which device qtivision would use ... /dev/video0
> (used by kwintv) is owned by user (not root) and user has rw
> permissions. Same for /dev/video/video0 ...
> Not wanting to bother : just it *might* be something to look at if I'm
> not missing something else ...

   Hmm not sure right now.  I'll look at thsi again when I have more time. 
(after kde 3.1.0 comes out at the earliest)
-- 

George Staikos