Chris Malley wrote: > V4L question... > > The VIDIOCGCAP ioctl returns a 'struct video_capability'. > The 'type' field of this struct is a bitmask that enumerates > the capabilities of the device. One of the bits is VID_TYPE_CHROMAKEY, > described in the doc as "Overlay is Chromakeyed". > > What does this mean, and how would it be useful? It is useful for these old overlay cards which hook into the vga cable, between gfx card and monitor. Nobody uses it as far I know. > Does it relate to the chromakey value provided to the VIDIOCSWIN ioctl? Yes. Gerd -- Protecting the children is a good way to get a lot of adults who cant stand up for themselves. -- seen in some sig on /.