[Openchrome-users] Number of xv ports on unichrome / openchrome

[John Robinson]

On 22/01/2008 20:31, Hindrik Hettema wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I am currently using the Skype beta for linux (2.0.0.27) on my CN700
> (openchrome driver) and have the problem that I can only either view my
> own webcam (and receive a black video from the other side) or view the
> other's webcam (and not see myself).
> 
> Searching through the skype mailing lists, it has become clear that xv
> on my machine only supports one XV-port (hardware?). If I first receive
> the other side and then send my video, it is workable.
> 
> I know perhaps this is not the right forum, but I was wondering whether
> this is indeed a hardware-limitation, or normally a driver should
> provide a fallback in case this port cannot be realised. Or should the
> software using video (in this case skype) take action in this matter and
> provide SW-rendering if the XV-port cannot be "acquired"?

The latter, and they're working on it: 
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=103637&st=60

I'm not sure that openChrome couldn't be hacked to support more xv 
ports, though: 
https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=430E9562.2070703%40shipmail.org

Cheers,

John.