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Lock computer but KEEP video output
Posted: 11 Mar 2005 07:40
by xj
Hello again,
is there some way how to "Lock computer" but keep vlc working?
Tx
Jan
Posted: 11 Mar 2005 13:22
by The DJ
What is your definition of "lock computer" ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Posted: 12 Mar 2005 11:56
by xj
I am sorry for the Windows XP terminology...
That is the status when a user is logged on and does not want anybody to do anything on this PC while he is away, so he hits Ctrl+Alt+Del and Lock the computer; his or administrators' password is needed.
Jan
Posted: 12 Mar 2005 17:11
by The DJ
i don't think this is possible. as far as i understand, the video and audio drivers can not be used if Windows XP is locked.
Posted: 13 Mar 2005 04:13
by osetivo
I've been essentially looking for the same thing.
I can stream from my usb webcam without being logged in, so I'm hopeful that somewhere out there there is a hardware A/V capture device that can operate as a service.
Posted: 13 Mar 2005 12:09
by xj
Yep, yep,
that is the funny thing about the video OUT, because you have to extend your screen to TV (in XP), I was asking ATI for some hint or utility, but the "theatre mode" was their answer...
What could be usefull is just the video source into video output.
I wonder if there's some better solution on LINUX (Fedora Core 3)? (But I love
nightly builds for Windows)
Is anybody so skilled please?
Thank you
Jan