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Subject: Which FreeBSD Version for Video Capture/Playback?
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I'm interested in doing a bit of video recording via a brooktree capture card, 
and am wondering which FreeBSD version (5.1-CURRENT or 4.9-STABLE) those 
in-the-know recommend for this purpose.  It seems to me that the majority 
multimedia development being done for FreeBSD is finding its way into the 
-CURRENT source tree, while similar features are sometimes available for 
-STABLE systems in the form of an unofficial patch, if at all.  Assuming 
that's true, I'm leaning toward using a -CURRENT system, but I'd like to get 
the opinion of those on the list who have their own experience to draw from.

The video hardware that I plan to use includes:

	Pinnacle PCTV Pro capture card
	NVIDIA GeForce 5200FX Ultra w/S-video out <-- Might like to use this.

I guess the basic question that I wish to pose is:  Which version of FreeBSD 
better supports this hardware, and the software to use it?  Any 
recommendations, anecdotes, opinions, tips, or gotchas will be very much 
appreciated.

Thank you,

~brian