Why not a codec wiki

[Tulex]

It seems to me that codecs are a huge part of getting GB-PVR to work properly. Why not have a codec section in the wiki. So many people have put good info on here, but it is so scattered. I think a comprehensive break down of what they are, how they work, where to get them and how to make them work would help a lot of people. I think that those that know have to step back and remember that those that don't know are really lost. A lot of the answers on here are based on the thought that the person asking has a basic understanding, yet I think a lot don't. As I don't know much more than squat about codecs, I'm not the one to do it, or I would. Though, if people felt that they could send me enough info, I would try to put it together.

[Darx-starz]

Open yer gob and you got the job . What a good idea mate

[Tulex]

Well, we are allready in trouble, as I don't know what a gob is.

[blader_se]

Do you want to start from a single page in the tips section and let it grow from there, or should we set up a seperate section right away?

If you need any practical help, I'm here to help.

/blader_se

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Gspot, tool for identifying what codec a video file uses and what codec your system need to play it. Distributed as freeware for Microsoft Windows.

[Tulex]

I would think a seperate section would be better, as it would be easier to find what you are looking for concerning codecs. Some people understand them, and just want to know where to find the info on a particular issue, while others are looking to learn about them just to get GB working. So many of you have so much good info on codecs, and if each put it in the section they know best, it would be an amazing source of info.

[Tulex]

I think it could have sections such as

A basic descripton of what they are and how/why GB uses them.
The different kinds of them.
How to work with them/tips.
Tools to work with them.
Where to get them.

Does this make sense? anything else?

[cameluk]

Well, we are allready in trouble, as I don't know what a gob is.

Gob is British slang for mouth

[Tulex]

Well, here, gobs are a chewy chocolate cookie sandwitch with a white creamy filling. Didn't really want to open mine up But, now I will and eat my gob...