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Prefer the system gstreamer libs over Proton gstreamer libs
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Feature Request
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Description
Feature Request
Prefer the system gstreamer libs over Proton gstreamer libs
Maybe even move the Proton gstreamer libs to Steam runtime libs
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contain this feature already.
Description
Prefer system gstream libs over proton/steam gstreamer libs
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Many, where videos don't play because of this issue.
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry point. Start by locating where Proton or Steam selects GStreamer libraries and compare the system and bundled library paths. Done would mean system GStreamer libraries are preferred, with video playback cases covering the change.
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Assessment
- Domain
- audio-video-rtc
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100