Automagic is a collection of automated Linux scripts and GUI apps helping the desktop user easily perform tasks, and install/configure programs, services or peripherals. These will replace command-line chores with user-friendly interfaces and "wizards"
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Added extra tools for Linspire to get packages outside of the Debian pool. Put back the "modfps" parameter affecting the transcode command, without this, DVD's from video files on disk may not have audio/video in sync. This was lacking on v 0.6, so please update your version. Added more help within the prompts, so that all usage within the app navigation is a bit clearer. No affect to the DVD backup mode.
Added extra tools for Linspire to get packages outside of the Debian pool. Put back the "modfps" parameter affecting the transcode command, without this, DVD's from video files on disk may not have audio/video in sync. This was lacking on v 0.6, so please update your version. Added more help within the prompts, so that all usage within the app navigation is a bit clearer. No affect to the DVD backup mode.
Added extra tools for Linspire to get packages outside of the Debian pool. Put back the "modfps" parameter affecting the transcode command, without this, DVD's from video files on disk may not have audio/video in sync. This was lacking on v 0.6, so please update your version. Added more help within the prompts, so that all usage within the app navigation is a bit clearer. No affect to the DVD backup mode.
Added extra tools for Linspire to get packages outside of the Debian pool. Put back the "modfps" parameter affecting the transcode command, without this, DVD's from video files on disk may not have audio/video in sync. This was lacking on v 0.6, so please update your version. Added more help within the prompts, so that all usage within the app navigation is a bit clearer. No affect to the DVD backup mode.
This app will backup a commercial DVD (or any other) to another blank DVD. The resultant DVD should play on any commercial DVD player. Using the installation sequence, all needed packages will be auto-installed (for Debian systems) before your first use (you need to be root to install). You may also create a DVD from avi / mpg files you may have on your hard drives. This can be either a single-part or multi-part burn. For example if you have 2 avi files which together make a full movie, you can add both of these and they will play seamlessly. You can also create a DVD with several small videos back-to-back. There will be no menus or special features. Only the main title will be included, and components will play back-to-back in succession without a gap. All needed components must be installed prior to first use. For Debian systems, this app provides a very easy automated install of neccessary components. For non-Debian distros, you will need the following packages (install them manually): mkisofs mjpegtools dvd+rw-tools libdvdread3 libdvdcss2 transcode dvdauthor streamdvd and unrar. Once the components are installed, it should work under any Linux, for any user having read/write privileges to the DVD burner/reader drive(s). You should already have Python installed, but you will need the package "python-tk" to run this app. For Debian, use apt-get install python-tk
This app involves P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing, and has a nice GUI front end. When using LimeWire or similar, you usually connect to only one protocol. With giFT, you can currently connect to four simultaneously: OpenFT, Gnutella, FastTrack (aka Kazaa/Grokster) and Ares. Note though, that the only currently available Ares plugin for Linux is a bit deprecated and won't connect too well at this point (it usually shows just 2 users). Configuring giFT is a bit cryptic for most, plus two of the plugins (FastTrack and Ares) must be downloaded and installed manually from 3rd Party sites in Europe. This app automatically does all the configuration work, includes all 4 working codecs, and can launch 2 GUI front ends (giFTcurs & Apollon). In addition, the front end for Gift Box lets you start / stop the daemon, has a list box showing your downloaded files, plays music or videos with the app of your choice, and clones the configs to any user name, among other tools. It will automatically enable the download sources, without any editing or pre-configuration. Installation / configuration is automatic and you will be able to connect from within the interface in just a few minutes, with a good internet connection. Non-Linspire users need to run the Apollon fix in the Tools menu right after installation, to replace a custom .deb with the mainstream version. This will only work on Debian-based distros (probably not Kubuntu due to the "sudo" snag, as you need to be fully logged in as root user to install from within the interface). You should already have Python installed, but you will also need the package "python-tk" to run this. Download giftbox.py and place it in your /usr/local/bin directory. Download the desktop icon as well, and place it in your /root/Desktop directory. This app requires a KDE desktop, and installation as root. To start from the command line, use: python /usr/local/bin/giftbox.py
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