[vlc] streaming video from 70 virtual machines

[John Sokol]

http://videotechnology.blogspot.com/2012/01/raspberry-pi-runs-xbmc-reliably-decodes.html

Don't use PC's but embedded devices to play video.
There are many solutions available, homebrew is cheapest though.
On Jan 26, 2012 7:05 AM, "Nick Mancini" <nick at thetechconsultants.com> wrote:

> Greetings.****
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> We have a client that has engaged us to design a video wall.****
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> The project will consist of 70 individual displays (of varying sizes),
> each of which will be playing a series of 30-120 minute video files (no
> audio).****
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> The 70 screens will not be joined. The objective is for each screen to be
> playing a separate video, which has nothing to do with any of the other
> screens.****
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> Our initial design was simple: obtain 70 small form factor machines and
> connect them to 70 displays utilizing 70 video-over-UTP TX/RX units.****
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> Due to budget cuts, the client has asked us to reduce the number of
> machines. We agreed to use dual video cards in each machine, reducing the
> number of machines from 70 to 35.****
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> We are also big supporters of virtualization – ESXi to be specific.****
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> Is there a way to build, for example, 70 virtual machines and somehow get
> the video stream from the VM to the displays?****
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> Any input is appreciated. Our customer is a non-profit learning
> institution.****
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> Thanks!****
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> Nick
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