This allows changing the default amount and max amount of memory
allocated per stream, basically use modinfo ivtv to find out the new
options, but have this syntax... mpg_buffers=4 (4 megs default)
max_mpg_buffers=16 (16 megs max memory allocated). So with that the
driver would allocated 4 megs immediately (upon stream start, or module
load if ivtv_dynbuf=0), and allocated up to 16 megs if needed. Also
right now the allocated buffers are 32k by default (using dynamic
buffers) or if using newer firmware, else if static buffers and older
more stable firmware, then they are 128k (this is the most stable
size). Also we now steal buffers for encoding when memory isn't able to
be allocated for more buffers, so as not to cause encoding problems past
the point of buffers being short in supply, otherwise the encoder can
get odd results if we don't empty it out.
So now you can tune the buffers alot easier, and maybe better settings
can be derived, or those with custom needs can do that, like if needing
alot more default encoder memory allocated since a machine may be
heavily used and need more buffers reserved.
#0.3.6r: http://www.ivtv.tv/releases/ivtv-0.3/
Thanks,
Chris
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