Hi thks for the info. i am currently using kaffeine which is xine-based. i stil have problem trying to watch some videos, be they Window Media, Quicktime or Real. For instance, 1) when i try to view the CBSNews clip, which is RealPlayer-based, the image flickers continuously. 2) i can't view the opening video at http://www.rocketboom.com. U may want to give it a try. kangja