Video in a small window -

Bill Davidsen davidsen at tmr.com
Sun Sep 26 03:35:52 UTC 2010


Bob Goodwin wrote:
>
>
>      This computer runs F-13 and XFCE.
>
>      I have two "IP cameras" that provide video streams that I would like
>      to make available in one corner of this wide screen monitor. I can
>      view both cameras using either Firefox or VLC, I normally just click
>      on an icon that brings up the desired camera in VLC but it would be
>      convenient if I could elect to put a small image in one corner and
>      keep it there when required, as when waiting for someone to come in
>      the driveway, e.g.
>
>      Can anyone suggest a means of doing that?
>
I just drop the vlc to 1/4 size with the drop down menu (there's a shortcut, 
don't remember it offhand) and then drag and drop the window. I'm probably 
missing something, that's the way I watch TV (HDhomerun capture).

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