[MPlayer-users] Re: MPlayer-users Digest, Vol 40, Issue 19

[Michael Powell]

> From: RC <rcooley at spamcop.net>
> That isn't remotely enough information for someone to help you (unless
> they just happen to have experienced the same problem).

Actually, it must not have been too far off (see response below).  I was not
sure what else to provide, so I was hoping someone might have some 
questions for me so I could provide more useful information.
 
> > I attempted to upgrade DirectX (if that'd help), and couldn't find a
> > more up-to-date version 
> 
> DirectX 8.0a.  Get it (and save it) before Microsoft hides it forever.
> 
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=746f9e61-98f4-491d-8335-27fac7d46258&DisplayLang=en

That is a link to a page for the developer package.  It states that you
have to already have the 8.0a runtime installed.  I only have version 5
installed.  If you are saying the page is incorrect regarding that
requirement, I will give it a shot! 

> From: "Henry Garcia" <defsyn at gmail.com>
> mplayer needs at least directx 7, I believe. Since it uses the DirectX 7
> libraries when it compiles for windows.

OK, well that is probably the issue then.  Does anyone know where one can 
find DirectX 7 or 8.0a (I am pretty sure that is the last version compatable 
with Win95)?  I got the impression from the MS site that 7 might only work
with Win2k, but found references to 8.0 & 8.0a working with Win95.

Thanks!
Michael