Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-09 Thread Joseph Hughes
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM, javadayaz wrote: > you know specs wise this doesnt look like it will be able to play HDits > a atom processor after all...!!! > > Or am i wrong? > It works if the software supports VDPAU. This is hardware acceleration for certain modern nvidia graphic chips, l

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Joseph Hughes
Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and > connect to the tv.... > > 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes > >> If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p >> mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all f

Re: [ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

2009-12-08 Thread Joseph Hughes
If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all films are shot at 24fps, and this mode provides a more authentic way of watching films. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24p When the TV uses internal trickery display a f

[ubuntu-uk] London Karmic launch party - open to all?

2009-10-27 Thread Joseph Hughes
Hi, Is the venue open to the great unwashed public, or is it invite only? Thanks, Joseph -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/