I just downloaded 0.8.2 to re-encode my video library so I can put it on a Mac Mini in the car for traveling with and have had a very hard time compared to 0.8.1
Is 0.8.2 the final release for that version number? I ask because on my dual 2.0Ghz PM w/ 10.4.2, VLC is slower and much more crash prone than 0.8.1
I've tried the tip of deleting all the preferences files but that doesn't help the crashing. 0.8.2 still crashes any time I try to transcode from a DVD. That means that I'll either have to settle for MP4 or use something else to get the video to the computer then transcode from those files.
In 0.8.1 transcoding would take about 40% total CPU time and run at between 2-3x. 0.8.2 takes up about 55% CPU time and transcodes at 1X or less.