Professional Enquiries *cos we're good at what we do*

[bignumber5]

Resurrecting this thread to probably get laughed at by computer types in the know:

Is it possible to download the video files from a DVD onto a PC? And then (the ultimate direction this is heading in) onto an ipod?

[mockney piers]

Yes, buffered if I've worked out how yet. iPod plays loads of different formats though, it's the conversion from DVD I couldn't work out. Mind you I didn't actually read any instructions just hoped my software would be easy to use.

In short, I too am curious.

[bigbadwolf]

So, any techies out there who're prepared to help out BN5 with his embarressing download shortcomings/difficulties and not make him feel as if you've just pulled his pants and trousers down in front of the whole school making him look weak and thick.

[SeanMacGabhann]

I have tried several programs, but the one that seems to be most recommended is a freebie called, Handbrake

http://handbrake.fr/

It has a bunch of presets including iPod as well

That said, I haven't used it in earnest yet, because.. well, time and faffage really - but this looks well do-able

[bigbadwolf]

Well done Sean. There are a lot of techies who would've taken that as an opportunity to flex their 'smug' muscles but you rose above it.

Guys, I think we've got the old Sean back that we all love, cherish and wish would just shut up sometimes.

[????]

*sighs*

what is this 'code' you speak of? When I started 'proper' work on my desk on my first day were:

A note pad

Pens

Pencisl

A rubber

Tipex

A file card box with file record carsd

A phone

An ashtray

..and everyone went down the pub for lunch everday except occasionaly Mondays

[Brendan]

How the fuck did you follow the cricket?

[????]

Phone in for the score on sportslines - I'm not joking

[bigbadwolf]

???? Wrote:

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> Phone in for the score on sportslines - I'm not

> joking

If I've told you once I've told you a thousand times DON'T YOU DARE F..KING LIE TO US QUIDS!!!

I used to work with Quids back in the late 90's and it was an open secret that Quids kept a little Philipino boy in a cage under his desk to run errands and perform tasks. Nothing innappropriate mind...just the occasional bet or check on the footie scores...for half a bounty bar a day.

[Keef]

I have done this. You download a DVD decoder, that rips the vid files off the DVD, either as one huge file, or seperated in to the chapters.

You then download an ipod converter, which will convert them in to MP4s, and away you go.

I have the software on my other laptop, so can't give links right now, but I managed it pretty easily, so a google search should point you in the right direction.

[????]

You still got a taste for those bounties eh BBW? I presume you got over the cage 'thing'?

[giggirl]

mockney piers Wrote:

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> Ok, figured it's a chance to get EDF on the google

> knowledge base map.

>

Dear Mockney,

You lost me at "Ok". Sorry.

Px

[bignumber5]

figured this was do-able: prob was/is that I don't really know how to filter out which of these websites will result in a massive viral porn download, so any recommendations for safe ways to go greatly received!

Does the same apply to converting stuff from youtube?

PS: In the interests of protecting admin and other users, this is a purely an academic exercise and I'm sure none of us habitually infringe copyright etc >:D<

[SeanMacGabhann]

for youtubage,

Downloadhelper

both captures and converts most legal streaming sites to several video formats

(assuming you use firefox for browsing, and sure why wouldn't you?)

BN5 - if you opt for Handbrake link above you won't be anywhere near any viral sites - are you worried about the software itself or when you decide to start downloading videos?

[bignumber5]

the software itself. So big fanks

[mockney piers]

Anyone any suggestion as to how I go about editing a 200mb text file?

[Brendan]

Ctrl+A

Delete

Ctrl+S

[mockney piers]

He he, very funny!

[Loz]

Googles and got this...

[Jeremy]

notepad++ maybe?

Any unix editor, if that's an option...

[mockney piers]

Thanks chaps. Didn't know scite (does anyone else pronounce it shite in their heads?) culd cope with such large files.

Cheers.

[capt_birdseye]

Try PFE (Programmer's File Editor)

[ianr]

Try NoteTab (even the Light version). http://www.notetab.com/ I've memories of using it with files of several MB.

"BTW, as long as you're playing with NoteTab Light. I found a setting

where you can set the maximum file size. It was set at the default max

of 2 gigs." http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1961456.php

[PeckhamRose]

Reading this thread from the beginning - oh you lot are so clever.

I have a laptop on Windows XP. I use Google. It All Works.

[citizenED]

I'm "working" on my computer tonight and am being irritated by water dripping in my garden. Does anyone on here know how to fix an overflowing overflow pipe?