Chapter 1. FAQ of the VideoLAN Client

FAQ of the VideoLAN Client

1. Using the VideoLAN Client
1.1.1. How do I read a DVD?
1.1.2. How do I read an encrypted DVD?
1.1.3. How do I switch to full screen display?
1.1.4. How do I hide the mouse cursor?
1.1.5. How do I use VLC if I do not want to install Gnome and all this #@!£% *$@&§% !@# bloat?
1.1.6. VLC eats my buffer cache, how can I use raw device?
1.1.7. How do I use VLC as a client for VLS streaming?
1.1.8. How do I uninstall / reinstall VLC?
1.1.9. Debian: what should I put in my sources.list for videolan?
1.1.10. How can I save my VLC configuration?
1.1.11. Where does VLC store its config file?
1.1.12. How do I join an IPv6 multicast stream?
2. Troubleshooting
1.2.1. When I start VLC, I do not see any interface coming
1.2.2. Clicking on "disc" in the interface does not do anything
1.2.3. The video runs but the picture is distorted
1.2.4. Video is choppy
1.2.5. Audio is choppy
1.2.6. Audio and video are out of sync
1.2.7. Sound volume is too low
1.2.8. I have no image under DirectX
1.2.9. VLC crashes
1.2.10. Under Unices, i can only play a DVD as root
1.2.11. I am stuck with option xxx, how do I reset options?
1.2.12. I do not have access to the GUI anymore
1.2.13. I have just upgraded to VLC 0.4.5, and now I do not have any sound with the streams coming from the VLS!
1.2.14. NO VIDEO!! or NO AUDIO!!
3. Ports and features
3.1. MacOS X port
1.3.1.1. Does VLC support the ATI DVD hardware acceleration cards?
3.2. Win32 port
1.3.2.1. When moving the focus to another window, VLC network input stops working properly!
3.3. Planned ports
1.3.3.1. Do you have plans for a MacOS 9 / OS/2 / &{#!@}~ port?
1.3.3.2. Does VLC have dxr2 / dxr3 cards support?
1.3.3.3. Does VLC support RTP?
1.3.3.4. Does VLC support DVD from all regions?
1.3.3.5. How can I take screenshots?
4. Legal concerns
1.4.1. May I use the VideoLAN logo?
1.4.2. May I redistribute VLC?
5. Miscellaneous
1.5.1. How may I help your project?
1.5.2. Why are your mailing-lists and your website in english?

1. Using the VideoLAN Client

2. Troubleshooting

4. Legal concerns