tomas@tuxteam.de writes:

>> And it would simplify the code: Why does mplayer/mpv need a mode to play
>> from a URL? If we could simply play from a server via the filesystem,
>> the tools we use could be simplified a lot.
>
> This is another kettle of fish: it does sound attractive, but I fear
> it'll take another couple of years to get our tiny brains there.
>
> The basic idea sounds good, but the devil is, as they say...

That’s true — but here it is more in having some people do the two large
complex tasks which currently block adoption (usb + audio).

The Hurd already provides a translator to get transparent filesystem
access to files from remote hosts. It’s sometimes aggravating to see how
close we are — and have been for years. But it needs a few dedicated
people to bridge that gap.

Best wishes,
Arne