transcode -i /dev/dvd -x dvd,dvd -T 1,-1 -a 0 -y null,tcaud -m file.mp3

(Actually I used -T 1,3-9 to give me chapters 3 through nine on title 1. -1 is supposed to give you all chapters.)

Cheers!

— Ari

Thank you, I changed the link for OpenBerg. Looks like the old link died. I switched it to link here: http://openberg.sourceforge.ne.....t

Because this was written for an older version of Ubuntu. ;) :)

Also, on Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.10, I have no RPM support.

As I understand, to install packages, they should be in .deb (not .rpm).

What do you meant by “portable environment”? Do you mean it’s on a bootable USB thumb drive?

Great to hear, cheers!

Personally, I prefer to keep Linux and Windows on separate boxes. I’ve never had issues with them dual booting on the same box or when one (or the other) was in a virtual machine. But… I keep them separate because I like to play, and invariably, when I play, I sometimes break things! So for me at least, it’s safer top keep them separated.

World of Warcraft, sorry I don’t play it, but maybe you can check out Wine? –> http://appdb.winehq.org/object.....p;iId=1922

The Question…

I am an Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, and Musician. I run DigiDesign Pro Tools LE beta on Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. (1) Due to data protection purposes, would it be more feasible to run Ubuntu (for browsing, email, IM, FUN) on a separate computer rather than having both OS’s on the same computer? (2) I’m a nerd: Can I play World of Warcraft on a Ubuntu system ;)?

Thanks for the time. I eagerly look forward to joining this community of respectable friendly people. (Whoot!!!)

Personally, I’ve found businesses require both Ubuntu and Windows platforms to be set up. (I do this kind of thing for a living). On the rare occasion it’s a mix of the two platforms, but generally they will order Windows based PCs or Ubuntu ones, and they need them installed and set up regardless of which OS they request.

It’s too bad reading about your experience. Have you read about my fathers experience? He switched in his 80s, after a lifetime use of Windows, he’s still using Ubuntu and the other day told me he’d never go back. He things it’s great and said after he got used to where the menus and buttons were, that he found it easier to use that Windows. One thing he especially mentioned to me is that he says “…never need to install a driver… they just work…” I truly think different people have different needs and different requirements. If Ubuntu works for him (and others) that’s great! If Windows makes others happy, then that’s great too!

Reading your comments about Flash installation, Compiz, etc. I thought I’d ask my father what he thought. He said it was easy to install Flash. He said it was a simple aptitude command and that all the required packages were checked and installed automatically, that he didn’t do anything else. I asked him about his desktop, theme and effects. He said he didn’t remember where he got them, other than visiting a site, downloading the theme, and selecting (I think he used Emerald) the appropriate menu option to choosing the theme file he downloaded. He said again, it was all done automatically for him. He also said he likes not getting blue screened anymore. He’s not into all the command line stuff and certainly does not have a clue about package dependencies. Command line tools like Aptitude, or GUI tools like Synaptic automatically take care of package dependency, etc.

I have enjoyed Linux in the sense that you can delve into the deepest technical issues as a hobbyist or professional, or you can use it with little to no experience (as my father, friends and clients have).

But as I mentioned, the most important thing, if Linux based distributions such as Ubuntu work well and keep someone happy, then power to them! If Windows does the same for someone else, then they should use it happily. Do I prefer Ubuntu? Of course, I do keep one Windows box on the network however, in case someone wants to use it, or there is a Windows based application I’d like to try out.

Either way, it’s a small world, the last thing we need is extra frustration and annoyance that we did something wrong to mess up our OS. And trust me, I’ve destroyed my OS more than once (requiring reinstalls) on both Windows and Linux based distributions.

Do you remember which ones? Can you list them? That would help a lot.
Thanks!