[update 21/11] VLC for Windows 8 have new update (#13). Anybody know the message?

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Oct 12, 2013 at 3:23 PM
We've been quite busy lately (VLC 2.1.0 release), but we have quite good news: we've finally been able to pass the validation for the Application, as you can see here:




As you might see, we did that a couple of weeks ago, but we wanted to fix an important issue before sharing it with you. We were not able to do as fast as we wanted, so we do the update anyway :)

We were able to integrate a new networking layer, without violating the Store guidelines, work-around the threading limitations (with a hack, though) and rewrite some more code.

So far, the main issue is that to pass the validation, we had to cut the audio completely.
Who needs audio to play a movie anyway? :D
We have a theoretical solution, but it still fails for unknown reasons.

We are working on fixing this audio issue and we will share a build to you backers, as soon as it is done.

Thanks for the support.

VLC team

PS: we've received some goodies back, because of wrong addresses, so if you have not received yours, mail us!
 
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Oct 17, 2013 at 1:08 PM
Hello my friends :)
I contacted the vlc-devs via E-Mail and they allowed me to post their answer :D

My Mail:
Dear VLC-Team



I love your work and I’m using VLC-Media Player for many years now :)



I have read about your partial port for WinRT, but me and a lot of People in the xda-developer Forum ask ourself if you are talking about Windows RT, because it is stated that it is for Windows 8 etc.(x86-x64) and not ARM.



Are you going to release a port for WindowsRT (arm) usable on a device like Surface RT-Tablet?



If you answer me please tell me, if i’m allowed to post your answer in the xda-forum or not.



Gratefully

Blade
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Their answer:

On 13 Oct, Yeon Blade wrote :
> I have read about your partial port for WinRT, but me and a lot of People in the xda-developer Forum ask ourself if you are talking about Windows RT, because it is stated that it is for Windows 8 etc.(x86-x64) and not ARM.


The plan is:

First, build for WinRT. On x86. And pass the store validation.
This is probably the hardest part. And a daunting task.

Then, recompile for ARM, when the toolchain is there (gcc or
VisualStudio) and get on WoA (Windows RT).

Then, port the UI to WP8, as much as possible.

> If you answer me please tell me, if i’m allowed to post your answer in the xda-forum or not.

Sure.

Oh, yes, WinRT, Windows RT, Windows Runtime, Metro, Modern UI: what a
naming mess!


Best regards,

--
Jean-Baptiste Kempf
http://www.jbkempf.com/ - +33 672 704 734
Sent from my Electronic Device
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I was sooo happy that they answered me, and I wanted to share it with you :)
Please delete my post if this is not the right place to post...
 
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Oct 17, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Thanks for sharing, though there's actually nothing new in there... it's been known for months now (ever since the kickstarter was funded) that RT and WP8 ports were planned, following the "Metro" (WinRT) build.

A much more interesting question, although one much less likely to get an affirmative answer, would be "any chance you could provide, or at least enable us to buid for ourselves, a version of VLC which is compiled for WoA (Windows RT) desktop?". Jailbreak obviously required, but screw "Metro" anyhow...
 
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GoodDayToDie said:
Thanks for sharing, though there's actually nothing new in there... it's been known for months now (ever since the kickstarter was funded) that RT and WP8 ports were planned, following the "Metro" (WinRT) build.

A much more interesting question, although one much less likely to get an affirmative answer, would be "any chance you could provide, or at least enable us to buid for ourselves, a version of VLC which is compiled for WoA (Windows RT) desktop?". Jailbreak obviously required, but screw "Metro" anyhow...
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Just send a new email with that request :)
 
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Oct 19, 2013 at 4:08 AM
Cool, thanks. Alternatively, they could share the .APPX for any working versions they have, even if they use prohibited APIs and therefore aren't allowed in the store. It's not like the rest of us give a <REDACTED> for Microsoft's restrictions...
 
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GoodDayToDie said:
A much more interesting question, although one much less likely to get an affirmative answer, would be "any chance you could provide, or at least enable us to buid for ourselves, a version of VLC which is compiled for WoA (Windows RT) desktop?". Jailbreak obviously required, but screw "Metro" anyhow...
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That would be pretty awesome if they would release such a build!
 
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GoodDayToDie said:
Cool, thanks. Alternatively, they could share the .APPX for any working versions they have, even if they use prohibited APIs and therefore aren't allowed in the store. It's not like the rest of us give a <REDACTED> for Microsoft's restrictions...
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My mail:
Dear Master!



Never thought i would get an answer, and wanted to thank you, for taking your time.

A lot of People were soo thankful for that state of Progress.



Since almost everybody is able to run unsigned code (thanks to the jailbreak), I was wondering, if you could provide an unsigned beta (store-independant) or enable us to build ourselfes, a version of VLC which is compiled for WoA (Windows RT) desktop? (no signing or modern ui needed)



I would collect all Feedback from xda and send it to you (perhaps some of us could do some work to help you)



With the most respect and gratefullness



Your Blade
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Their answer:

In order to compile for WoA, we need a compiler able to compile for WoA
and able to compile VLC.

So far, I don't know any of such beasts :)
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As far as I know, we got a tutorial for compiling with targeting ARM. Should I send them our tutorial? If yes, then plz give me the proper URL for the post, which could help them the most.

thanks mates :)

Blade
 
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Oct 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM
kitor said:
VLC is using MinGW, and MinGW has no support for RT. Only VisualStudio, and this will not work.
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Awww sad to hear, but thank you soo much for your answer. VLC for RT would have been tooo awesome :D
thats why i got in contact with the vlc-devs...

And btw thank you so much for your Notepad++ port ;)
 
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Oct 23, 2013 at 2:47 PM
I am looking forward to VLC launching for WinRT and ARM too. Not top of my list though seeming as I am using a normal laptop with VLC on desktop and a regular desktop PC too.
 
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