[MPlayer-dev-eng] Cache trouble with MacOSX / Darwin

[Chris Zubrzycki]

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On Dec 23, 2003, at 10:17 AM, Romain Dolbeau wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've found a problem with the mplayer cache (option -cache) on MacOSX.
> Enabling the cache would cause a lock-up, which is a serious problem
> with my slow laptop hard-drive.
>
> I've tracked down the problem to the "usec_sleep()" calls in
> "libmpdemux/cache2.c". It seems that the mach-specific implementation 
> of
> "usec_sleep()" in "osdep/timer-darwin.c" is the culprit : replacing the
> whole code by good old "usleep()" solve the problem for me.
>
> The funny thing is I can't see anything wrong with the code...
>
> Is there anyone proficient on the subject before I submit a patch to
> replace "usec_sleep()" ?

have you found anything more out w/this? I have gui problems, ie. 
gmplayer& keeps freezing in the usec_sleep, but only if I don't spec a 
movie to open on the commandline...like gmplayer ~/movie.mpg

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