Integration of the "Online Videos" plugin

Bram · 2007-05-30, 13:52

A plugin that is a serious addition to MP is the "Online Videos" plugin that allows you to watch videos from the well known streaming video websites (like youtube, google video, tec.).

This plugin represents the future of an important part of the 'broadcasting future'.
Right now it's a bit to complicated to install and make it function correctly, for new users. That's why it has my vote to have it integrated permanently. This would ensure the maintenance of the plugin and secures confrontation with the plugin for new users, which will stimulate further development.

Please let know how you think about this and explain why.

mikael · 2007-05-30, 14:43

I fully agree, online broadcasting is the way of the future for media and the Online Videos plugin is an excellent plugin for MediaPortal!

mbuzina · 2007-05-30, 19:12

And when I say integrated, I mean integrated!

Why have a different interface for TV of the Air (Cable, Space) and Radio or Streams of Audio or Streams of Video???

Basically this should all work the same. I might decide I want to hear / see music and I often do not care if the music is from Radio, MP3, stream or even along with Video or on MTV...

Well, a perfect world ....

Bram · 2007-06-01, 00:03

There must be at least one hundred visitors. Eleven votes now, can we do better?

Spragleknas · 2007-06-01, 14:24

Well, I believe that far more plugins should be included in MP by default - same goes for skins. I know this might cause trouble with SVN-updates, but it would benefit those that don't know how to install/add new features and skins.

My suggestion for next release (0.2.3.0) is to release two different DLs:

- MediaPortal - Full: Including all working skins and plugins at release time - for the average-joe.

- MediaPortal Lite: Only B2 and minimal plugins. For users of SVN, "power-users" and control freaks :-)

KeesVDP · 2007-06-09, 08:24

I think this is a must for MediaPortal. I think that even the Democracy Player could be incorporated, or at least be able to add Democracy Player channels, which are just rss feeds. That way you wouldn't have to bend over backwards to add a feed, as long as it works with the Democracy Player.

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2007-05-30, 13:52	#1 (permalink)
Bram Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 's-Hertogenbosch Age: 30 Posts: 850 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Integration of the "Online Videos" plugin A plugin that is a serious addition to MP is the "Online Videos" plugin that allows you to watch videos from the well known streaming video websites (like youtube, google video, tec.). This plugin represents the future of an important part of the 'broadcasting future'. Right now it's a bit to complicated to install and make it function correctly, for new users. That's why it has my vote to have it integrated permanently. This would ensure the maintenance of the plugin and secures confrontation with the plugin for new users, which will stimulate further development. Please let know how you think about this and explain why. __________________ Last edited by Bram; 2007-05-30 at 13:55.

2007-05-30, 14:43	#2 (permalink)
mikael Portal Designer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Age: 23 Posts: 510 Thanks: 87 Thanked 54 Times in 29 Posts	I fully agree, online broadcasting is the way of the future for media and the Online Videos plugin is an excellent plugin for MediaPortal! __________________ Skin: SimpleMP Beta 4

2007-05-30, 19:12	#3 (permalink)
mbuzina Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Age: 34 Posts: 459 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country:	And when I say integrated, I mean integrated! Why have a different interface for TV of the Air (Cable, Space) and Radio or Streams of Audio or Streams of Video??? Basically this should all work the same. I might decide I want to hear / see music and I often do not care if the music is from Radio, MP3, stream or even along with Video or on MTV... Well, a perfect world .... __________________ * Power is nothing without control *

2007-06-01, 00:03	#4 (permalink)
Bram Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 's-Hertogenbosch Age: 30 Posts: 850 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	There must be at least one hundred visitors. Eleven votes now, can we do better? __________________

2007-06-01, 14:24	#5 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,816 Thanks: 179 Thanked 91 Times in 77 Posts Country: My System	Well, I believe that far more plugins should be included in MP by default - same goes for skins. I know this might cause trouble with SVN-updates, but it would benefit those that don't know how to install/add new features and skins. My suggestion for next release (0.2.3.0) is to release two different DLs: - MediaPortal - Full: Including all working skins and plugins at release time - for the average-joe. - MediaPortal Lite: Only B2 and minimal plugins. For users of SVN, "power-users" and control freaks :-) __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2007-06-09, 08:24	#6 (permalink)
KeesVDP Portal Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think this is a must for MediaPortal. I think that even the Democracy Player could be incorporated, or at least be able to add Democracy Player channels, which are just rss feeds. That way you wouldn't have to bend over backwards to add a feed, as long as it works with the Democracy Player.

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