From 1ced0133a3a835d5f9f8a95d785d871b1503b4f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:10:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 01/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3243b4d..d29637c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,13 +13,15 @@ When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person Syncplay does not provide video streaming, nor does it synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication software such as IRC, Mumble or Skype. ## Requirements -Frozen Windows executables are available on download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads +Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. -For running python script you need (not needed if using frozen executable package from download page): +If you are not using the frozen executable package from the download page then you will need to be able to run python scripts. + +To run python scripts you will need the following: `pygtk` >= `2.0.0` (unless started with `--no-gui`) From 26da322bc7afb86c9254a7ae9397c7bdaa3d0946 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:22:16 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 02/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d29637c..7b9712b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -19,9 +19,11 @@ On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. -If you are not using the frozen executable package from the download page then you will need to be able to run python scripts. +### Python scripts (for those not using frozen executable package) -To run python scripts you will need the following: +If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. + +If you are not using the frozen executable package then you will need the following to run python scripts: `pygtk` >= `2.0.0` (unless started with `--no-gui`) From b3d7dacfcf852ae7a25d0c9edb5f652a6291de50 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:23:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 03/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7b9712b..cdf1c77 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. -### Python scripts (for those not using frozen executable package) +### Python scripts (for those not using the frozen executable package) If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. From 14c000f03ce55ea42353038ef599470a739b8dff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:26:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 04/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cdf1c77..18f8cbc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not suppor ### Python scripts (for those not using the frozen executable package) -If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. - If you are not using the frozen executable package then you will need the following to run python scripts: `pygtk` >= `2.0.0` (unless started with `--no-gui`) @@ -33,6 +31,8 @@ If you are not using the frozen executable package then you will need the follow `twisted` >= `12.1.0` +If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. + ## Supported players ### MPlayer on Linux From c96791873614b13690227dd1c41048b884f7f3e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:56:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 05/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 27 +++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 18f8cbc..ae9a95b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page t ### MPlayer on Linux On Linux `syncplayClient.py` acts as a wrapper for MPlayer. -You're expected to pass filename as the first positional argument, if you wish to pass more arguments to mplayer prepend them with -- argument, it's treated as the last argument for wrapper. +You're expected to pass filename as the first positional argument. If you wish to pass more arguments to mplayer prepend them with -- argument, it's treated as the last argument for wrapper. It launches mplayer which behaves just like normal (it reacts to keyboard shortcuts etc). Default mplayer output is suppressed, but if mplayer quits with errors, those errors will be printed (at most 50 last lines). @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ The settings to be configured are as follows: `Server password (optional)` - Password for server. Servers that are not password protected have a blank password. -`Path to mpc-hc.exe [Windows only]` - Location of the MPC-HC executable (mpc-hc.exe or mpc-hc64.exe). If this is in a common location then it will be filled in by default. Users are adviced to check it though, if it's chosen their desired installation. +`Path to mpc-hc.exe [Windows only]` - Location of the MPC-HC executable (mpc-hc.exe or mpc-hc64.exe). If this is in a common location then it will be filled in by default. Users are advised to check that it points to their desired installation. Pressing "Save" will save the settings and continue Syncplay start-up. @@ -99,15 +99,15 @@ Within the Syncplay command-line you can enter the following commands (and then 2. Download Syncplay from https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads and extract to a folder of your choosing. -3. If you are running your own server then open `syncplayServer` (see "How to use the server", below) +3. If you are running your own server then open `syncplayServer` (see "How to use the server", below). -4. Open `syncplayClient` (or open the media file you wish to play with `syncplayClient`, e.g. using "Open with") +4. Open `syncplayClient` (or open the media file you wish to play with `syncplayClient`, e.g. using "Open with"). -5. Enter configuration settings (see "Configuration window", above). +5. Enter configuration settings (see "Configuration window", above). Ensure that you are on the same server and room as your fellow viewers. -6. If your fellow viewers are not in the same 'room' as you then use the room command (see "Syncplay Commands", above) +6. If you don't have the file you want to play open then open it from within your media player. -7. If you don't have the file you want to play open in your media player then open it from within your media player. +7. Playing, pausing and seeking should now be synchronised with everyone else in the same 'room'. ### Command-line switches @@ -139,19 +139,18 @@ You can run `syncplayClient` with the following command-line switches to alter S ## How to use the server -You need to run `syncplayServer`. If you have a public IP then you can try to launch server on your computer -and give your friends your IP number, so they can connect to it. It will listen at port `8999`, unless stated otherwise, you -might need to allow connections to it in your firewall/router. +Run `syncplayServer` to host a Syncplay server. If you have a public IP then you can try to launch the server on your computer +and give your friends your IP number so that they can connect to it. The server software will listen on port `8999` by default, but you can specify a different port. You might need to specifically allow connections to `syncplyServer` in your firewall/router. If that is the case then please consult your firewall/router instructions or contact your network administrator. -Pass the IP or hostname to people you want to watch with and you're ready to go. +Pass the IP or hostname to people you want to watch with and you're ready to go. There are various online services that will tell you what your IP address is. ### Server command-line switches -`--port [port]` - use stated port instead of the default one. +`--port [port]` - Use stated port instead of the default one. -`--isolate-room` - if stated you won't be able to see users in rooms different for your. +`--isolate-room` - If specified then 'room isolation' is enabled. This means that viewers will not be able to see information about users who are in rooms other than the one they are in. This feature is reccommended for a public server, but not for a small private server. -`--password` - server password used for private servers. +`--password` - Restrict access to the Syncplay server to only those who use this password when they connect to the server. This feature is recommended for a private server but is not needed for a public server. By default the password is blank (i.e. there is no password restriction). ## How to report bugs From 2205b3c1b0adbd7c9077c8bdde8cf632dbe775b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:57:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 06/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ae9a95b..7b6640c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Solution to synchronize video playback across multiple instances of MPlayer and/ ## What does it do -Syncplay synchronises the position and play state of multiple media players so that the viewers can watch the same thing at the same time. +Syncplay synchronises the position and play state of multiple media players so that the viewers can watch the same thing at the same time without video streaming. When one person pauses playback, the media player is paused for all users who are connected to the same server and are in the same 'room' (viewing session). When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person joins they will be synchronised with their fellow viewers. From e935676845a1a48bf9aac7259ec5cc06a9427864 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:59:05 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 07/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7b6640c..cbe0765 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person ## What does it not do -Syncplay does not provide video streaming, nor does it synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication software such as IRC, Mumble or Skype. +Syncplay does not provide video streaming, nor does it synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC, Mumble or Skype. ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads From a23e11800171acd45d3c7b67f26bdb72e74ad862 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:04:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 08/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cbe0765..b6d5321 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person ## What does it not do -Syncplay does not provide video streaming, nor does it synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC, Mumble or Skype. +Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have their own copy of the media to be played. Syncplay does not synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC or Mumble. ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads From 561a041e985c7470fa81370f3799fc5290e66517 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:08:00 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 09/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b6d5321..e4f745c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Syncplay synchronises the position and play state of multiple media players so t When one person pauses playback, the media player is paused for all users who are connected to the same server and are in the same 'room' (viewing session). When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person joins they will be synchronised with their fellow viewers. -## What does it not do +## What it doesn't do Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have their own copy of the media to be played. Syncplay does not synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC or Mumble. From d0ae2cfe87b3b0b01b95c57736d97dfc627b776d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:12:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 10/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e4f745c..235354c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ If you are not using the frozen executable package then you will need the follow `argparse` >= `1.1` -`pywin32` >= `r217` (mpc-hc, Windows only) +`pywin32` >= `r217` (MPC-HC, Windows only) `twisted` >= `12.1.0` From 89478f076d0b55f97572a6fb19fd1f7321a81012 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:16:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 11/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 235354c..58f9390 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Syncplay -Solution to synchronize video playback across multiple instances of MPlayer and/or Media Player Classic (MPC-HC) over the Internet. +Solution to synchronize video playback across multiple instances of mplayer2 and/or Media Player Classic (MPC-HC) over the Internet. ## What does it do @@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ If you are not using the frozen executable package then you will need the follow If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. ## Supported players -### MPlayer on Linux +### mplayer2 on Linux -On Linux `syncplayClient.py` acts as a wrapper for MPlayer. +On Linux `syncplayClient.py` acts as a wrapper for mplayer. You're expected to pass filename as the first positional argument. If you wish to pass more arguments to mplayer prepend them with -- argument, it's treated as the last argument for wrapper. It launches mplayer which behaves just like normal (it reacts to keyboard shortcuts etc). @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ On Windows simply running `syncplayClient.exe` opens a Syncplay command-line win ### Opening a media file with Syncplay -If you open a file with `syncplayClient` then it will automatically open Syncplay and load the file through MPC-HC on Windows and MPlayer on Linux. +If you open a file with `syncplayClient` then it will automatically open Syncplay and load the file through MPC-HC on Windows and mplayer on Linux. ### Configuration window The configuration window allows for various settings to be configured prior to Syncplay starting. @@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Within the Syncplay command-line you can enter the following commands (and then ### Instructions on how to use Syncplay for the first time -1. Ensure that you have the latest version of MPC-HC on Windows or MPlayer on Linux. +1. Ensure that you have the latest version of MPC-HC on Windows or mplayer2 on Linux. 2. Download Syncplay from https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads and extract to a folder of your choosing. From e9dd73ece68365c82dec9e5ef00db87b66ab1d3b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:25:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 12/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 58f9390..353d38c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,12 +10,12 @@ When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person ## What it doesn't do -Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have their own copy of the media to be played. Syncplay does not synchronise player configuration, selected audio or subtitle track, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, the user must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC or Mumble. +Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have their own copy of the media to be played. Syncplay does not synchronise player configuration, audio or subtitle track choice, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, users must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC or Mumble. ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads -On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. +On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. Primary focus is `MPC-HC 32bit (x86)`, but `MPC-HC 64bit (x64)` should be compatible. On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ It launches mplayer which behaves just like normal (it reacts to keyboard shortc Default mplayer output is suppressed, but if mplayer quits with errors, those errors will be printed (at most 50 last lines). -### Media Player Classic Home Cinema (MPC-HC) on Windows +### Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) on Windows On Windows simply running `syncplayClient.exe` opens a Syncplay command-line window for communication and a new instance of MPC-HC for synchronised video playback. This instance of MPC-HC is controlled by Syncplay through the associated command-line window, but other instances of MPC-HC will be unaffected. From 9eba44467e4a4d3d4eb41836c516b751493c4df2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:28:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 13/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 353d38c..f74003f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have the ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads -On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. Primary focus is `MPC-HC 32bit (x86)`, but `MPC-HC 64bit (x64)` should be compatible. +On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3` (`x86` / `x64`). On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. From e4f0d9b3ddbb5038903aa1ed91db34531c1d30c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:30:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 14/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f74003f..e0fb4d4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have the ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads -On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3` (`x86` / `x64`). +On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. Both `32Bit` and `64Bit` versions of MPC-HC are supported. On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. From d1690fe45a7277cfdbc40de5ac3068bc41c04383 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:30:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 15/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e0fb4d4..097185b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have the ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads -On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. Both `32Bit` and `64Bit` versions of MPC-HC are supported. +On Windows: `Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC)` >= `1.6.3`. On Linux: `mplayer2`. `MPlayer` >= `1.1` should be compatible, but is not supported. From 379d8923285a1b9f6bb3ec4b8a0298dd4d7465f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:33:33 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 16/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 097185b..22bd7a3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ When one person seeks, all players seek to the same position. When a new person ## What it doesn't do -Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have their own copy of the media to be played. Syncplay does not synchronise player configuration, audio or subtitle track choice, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, users must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC or Mumble. +Syncplay does not use video streaming or file sharing so each user must have their own copy of the media to be played. Syncplay does not synchronise player configuration, audio or subtitle track choice, playback rate, volume or filters. Furthermore, users must manually choose what file to play as Syncplay does not synchronise which file is open. Finally, Syncplay does not provide a voice or text-based chat platform to allow for discussion during playback as Syncplay is intended to be used in conjunction with third-party communication solutions such as IRC and Mumble. ## Requirements Frozen Windows executables are available on the download page - https://github.com/Uriziel/syncplay/downloads From ae9dd72f007d868ee4ad228bb215babe1d12d979 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:55:55 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 17/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 22bd7a3..cf3ad66 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ You can run `syncplayClient` with the following command-line switches to alter S ## How to use the server Run `syncplayServer` to host a Syncplay server. If you have a public IP then you can try to launch the server on your computer -and give your friends your IP number so that they can connect to it. The server software will listen on port `8999` by default, but you can specify a different port. You might need to specifically allow connections to `syncplyServer` in your firewall/router. If that is the case then please consult your firewall/router instructions or contact your network administrator. +and give your friends your IP number so that they can connect to it. The server software will listen on port `8999` by default, but you can specify a different port. You might need to specifically allow connections to `syncplayServer` in your firewall/router. If that is the case then please consult your firewall/router instructions or contact your network administrator. Pass the IP or hostname to people you want to watch with and you're ready to go. There are various online services that will tell you what your IP address is. From 51e845ebc75f627d60825b11562d60d5a3495836 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:59:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 18/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cf3ad66..4f21b92 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ You can run `syncplayClient` with the following command-line switches to alter S Run `syncplayServer` to host a Syncplay server. If you have a public IP then you can try to launch the server on your computer and give your friends your IP number so that they can connect to it. The server software will listen on port `8999` by default, but you can specify a different port. You might need to specifically allow connections to `syncplayServer` in your firewall/router. If that is the case then please consult your firewall/router instructions or contact your network administrator. -Pass the IP or hostname to people you want to watch with and you're ready to go. There are various online services that will tell you what your IP address is. +Pass the IP or hostname (and password / port if necessary) to people you want to watch with and you're ready to go. There are various online services that will tell you what your IP address is. ### Server command-line switches From 8e826dd8874ffcd847220522848a95bad9633448 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:02:04 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 19/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f21b92..f4dc102 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Default mplayer output is suppressed, but if mplayer quits with errors, those er ### Media Player Classic - Home Cinema (MPC-HC) on Windows -On Windows simply running `syncplayClient.exe` opens a Syncplay command-line window for communication and a new instance of MPC-HC for synchronised video playback. This instance of MPC-HC is controlled by Syncplay through the associated command-line window, but other instances of MPC-HC will be unaffected. +On Windows simply running `syncplayClient.exe` opens a Syncplay command-line window for communication/control and a new instance of MPC-HC for synchronised video playback. This instance of MPC-HC is controlled by Syncplay through the associated command-line window, but other instances of MPC-HC will be unaffected. ## Using Syncplay From 1fe106f6909ab2cc5f7d27822318f23fafc2fee9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Et0h Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:30:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 20/20] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f4dc102..9b370c0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ If you are not using the frozen executable package then you will need the follow `twisted` >= `12.1.0` -If you are using the frozen executable package avaiable from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. +If you are using the frozen executable package available from the download page then you will not need to be able to run python scripts. ## Supported players ### mplayer2 on Linux