TV_ENCODE! is a textual front end for MEncoder which allows the user to record live TV from NTSC, PAL, ATSC (or any future form) to industry standard MPEG-4 Video with MP3 Audio (DivX Compatible). Support for multiple capture sources.
mod2avi is a bash script that can be used to convert JVC Everio MOD files into AVI files. It also offers a quick way to rename all MOD files into MPG files so they will be recognizable by mainstream software/devices.