Quoting Thomas Vander Stichele:
> a) it starts up 720x576, which is ok for PAL. Could I also make it use
> 800x600, or is it inherently better to use 720x576 ?
Yes, it's better to use the native TV resolution.
> b) When I run mplayer with dfbmga as the video output, it of course
> thrashes my XDirectFB, plays fine, and on exit leaves X thrashed. Is
> there some way to restore the framebuffer somehow so that I get my X
> session back ?
You should use the multi application core with the fusion module.
> c) I can also run mplayer with x11 or sdl, causing it to playback to
> my X session. This is a lot more jerky, of course. Is there a better
> way to integrate mplayer and XDirectFB ? Would having the fusion device
> help in this situation ? I know it means more than one app can access
> the framebuffer simultaneously, but do they thrash each other or work
> well side by side ?
All applications share the same DirectFB session.
> d) For X, I was using an app called "unclutter" to hide the mouse
> pointer (The system works with LIRC, so no mouse needed). Is there some
> way to hide the mouse pointer in XDirectFB ?
Use the option "no-cursor".
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