[mythtv-users] state of blu-ray playback?

[Nasa]

----- mythtv at derdev.com wrote:

> What's the state of Blu-Ray playback under Myth?
> 
> http://www.mythtv.org/wiki/Blu-ray indicates to me that ripping is
> (still)
> required?
> 
Yes, it's still required.

> Checking questions: Required front-end myth version must be .22? 
> vdpau
> *must* be used?
> 
No, neither point is true.  If you have a system with significant enough horsepower decoding can be done without vdpau.

> Would Zotac Ionitx A-U be able to play this content with S/PDIF audio
> output?  Direct from Blu-Ray disk?
> 
Most Likely, and No.  Direct playback from Blu-Ray isn't supported (in linux or windows)

> If positive statements to this point, any particular Blu-Ray drives
> (slim
> form) recommended?
> 
> Thanks.
> 

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