got some video files on usb stick that need checking from the dvr

 

not able to get hold of a windows machine for a few days

 

but even so would be better if i could view on a linux pc

 

should be the same for all secware dvrs, any ideas how i can play them?

 

vlc wont play them

Can't you just use WINE to view them with the windows software?

wine is **** will its really buggy with most stuff ive tried, i seen something about using a file convertor

an kguard software might work on linux but not sure

 

 

these boxes are linux based but they only seem to support outputing to windows an mac

which to me seems daft

Edited November 18, 201411 yr by EggyBum69

these boxes are linux based but they only seem to support outputing to windows an mac

which to me seems daft

Typical of the CCTV industry unfortunately.

WINE only works as a compatibility layer so will be fine for some windows programs but probably not this task.

You haven't said what file format they are or what Linux your running.

ah good point   .264 files on linux mint

 

ive never heard of this file format tbh

hmm so take it there h.264 files?  dvd handbrake has found them an encoded them but i havent found out how to use it properly yet

ile have some grub an try an get it going but if all else fails i can borrow a windy laptop 2moro or dig out an old 1 ive got,

i would have tried that already but its buggy an needing a reinstall an it would take me hours to get it safe enough to go online if that was needed

digital river site,

download windows whatever,

burn to disc,

install as partition,

short dvr with as unlicensed 28 day version,

delete partition?

not that I've ever tried but thats what I would try....

Edited November 18, 201411 yr by MrHappy

im temted to  put the files on an windy software on a dongle

an then fire up the old bug box an see if it works but no doubt it will say u need such an such codec an ile be pished off

 

after years of sorting out windy hoes for friends an family i gave up on it an went linux only in 2009,

if i ever have to dabble with windows it makes my flesh creep, its like going back an having sex with ur ex

who you cant stand, makes part of me die inside ha

it makes my flesh creep, its like going back an having sex with ur ex

who you cant stand, makes part of me die inside ha

just cause Fatt Matt's not posting does'nt mean we can slate him...

 is matt ur ex ?   dont turn this thread into another slangin match haha

 

had little luck with handbrake to mutch bollo x trying kden live now

ffs this is a pain in the **** tbh