[MPlayer-dev-eng] Re: [PATCH] VFCTRL_PERIODIC_UPDATE

[Jason Tackaberry]

On Tue, 2007-01-23 at 12:55 +0100, Benjamin Zores wrote:
> > The functionality goal of the patch is to show an overlay from an
> > external program, matching current external program status rather than
> > anything specific to a certain frame. That's more a GUI/vo feature than
> > a video filter feature.
> 
> Doesn't imply it has to be XV specific either (which would be totally stupid).

Right, being vo-independent is a requirement.  

Uoti, does the overlay passthrough vo driver idea sounds acceptable?  If
so, I would like to start working on it.  If not, can you recommend an
alternative?