The current plan is somewhat sketchy but looks something like this:

1. Unify: look into using libmms as a basis for the improvements. Try to persuade xine and mplayer to use libmms.

2. Catch up: Improve libmms up to the current level of the VLC implementation. Ensure that at least xine and mplayer make use of the new features.

3. Keep going: add new features to both vlc and libmms.

Features in VLC missing in libmms

• UDP support (mmsu)
• Seeking

Features not in any player

• Automatic bitrate selection
• Server-initiated stream switching
• Proxy support