Patches

Introduction

In computing, a patch is a software update meant to fix problems with a computer program. This can range from fixing bugs to replacing graphics to improving the usability or performance of a previous version. The term probably originates from the Unix patch command by Larry Wall. Though patches are meant to fix problems, sometimes patches introduce new ones.

After bringing in the patch the program has to be recompiled.

Patches for VDR

For VDR several patches exists. But these are not bug fixing patches, instead they improve or alter some behavier of VDR.

Here is a uncomplete list of patches

Plugin	Description	Maintainer (Please avoid nicknames!)
ac3overdvb	Enables the digital out of the DVB card
audiochannelselect	Switch between different audio channels
cutterqueue
disable-double-epg-entrys
dvdarchive
easyinput	Simplified text input
elchiaio
enaio	Rename recordings and length of recordings
jumpplay	Jump between cutting marks	Torsten Kunkel
lnbsharing	Share one satellite cable between two cards	Matthias Lötzke
memorynoepgcxflags	Disables the EPG scan (4MB cards only)
mdklirc	For LIRC Mandrake 9.1 RPMs
noepg	Disables EPG data for external sources	Torsten Kunkel
nrkbd	Improved text input
onlypid
preferredchannel	Startup channel
settime	Enables VDR to set the time without root rights
submenu	Submenus for the commands menu
svdrprename	Rename recordings via SVDRP
wareagleicon	Some icons for a nicer look	Torsten Kunkel