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authorreimar <reimar@b3059339-0415-0410-9bf9-f77b7e298cf2>2007-11-03 21:12:07 +0000
committerreimar <reimar@b3059339-0415-0410-9bf9-f77b7e298cf2>2007-11-03 21:12:07 +0000
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Add an example on how to use slave mode with a fifo
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@@ -11,6 +11,10 @@ To try slave mode out by hand, run
and type slave commands into the console window.
+You can also use a fifo file:
+
+ mplayer -input file=<fifofile> <movie>
+
Most slave mode commands are equivalent to command line options, though not
necessarily under the same name. Detailed descriptions can be found in the
man page.