[MPlayer-users] failed to init video_out device

[Olivier Blin]

> This is not a bug report! In fact the above message is normal and
> should always appear when playing mpeg1/2 files or dvd/(s)vcd! So if
> you want help, follow the instructions and post a proper report!!
> 
> Rich

Perharps you've misunderstood his mail ...
Actually, he isn't complaining about this error, he said that in spite of this message, mplayer continues to load, while no video_out device is supported.
He's suggesting that if no video_out device is found, mplayer should stop.

Olivier