The guys at the iPodLinux Project are one step closer to making your old iPod not feel so left out. You can now install a video player that will play specially crafted .AVI's, even on grayscale screens. There are some audio sync issues so it's not quite ready for prime time. But fun none-the-less.
Monthly Archives: November 2005
Export to MP3 Directly from Quicktime Player
Thanks to the LAME Project and Pyehouse Development we now have a convenient way of creating MP3 audio files right from Quicktime Player (when you have purchase a “Pro” key).
Download both the framework and the Quicktime component from this page. Place the framework in /Library/Frameworks and the component in /Library/Quicktime. Restart Quicktime Player and you're all set to export any type of audio that Quicktime understands to MP3.
Yes, you could use iTunes to do all of this, but this allows you to cut out the middle man.
Apple Quietly Pulls Modems from Certain Macs
Apple has begun to pull the built-in modem from the Mac line up. First models to get the treatment are the new iMac G5 and the Mini (but only the higher end models). To make up for the shortcoming, Apple has created the Apple USB Modem, pictured left, for $49. A little steep if you ask me, for a modem. But in typical Apple fashion, it's smaller than any external modem I've seen. And it supports caller-id which has me thinking it might be a great replacement for my large external serial modems I use for ncidd (network caller id daemon) and ncidpop.
This is certainly a trend that will continue until none of the machines they sell offer internal modems, not unlike the original CRT iMac that didn't come with a floppy. People will whine and complain for a while and they'll forget about it. They always do.
Quote of the Day
This made me laugh out loud, from IM.
Fuck you Ikea.
Thanks, Ben!
TUAW Uses IIS and MSSQL Server
I'm not the type to kick people when they're “down” but I couldn't resist this. I'll let the picture do the talking. For those who don't know, tuaw.com is “The Unofficial Apple Weblog.”
Update: Yes, it's probaby not fair since they are part of Weblogs, Inc. which is owned by AOL and who knows what goes on there these days.
Audacity: Free Open Source Audio App
Audacity is a free, open source, multi-platform audio editor and recorder. It's available for Mac, Linux and Windows. I've always hated using PeakDV that came with FinalCut Pro so it was nice to find something that's better. It always felt like a premature application anyway; unintuitive and constantly “unexpectedly quitting” (I can think of only one case where you EXPECT something to quit, command-q).
Random Axis Camera Zen: Hiroshima Street Life
I find this camera fascinating. It's a glimpse into a normal looking street with normal people going about their normal lifes– half way around the globe. Japan is +14 hours for you east coasters. If you watch long enough, you'll be greated with a visit from a train (or possibly a trolly) moving down the center of the street.
Which Napoleon Character Are You?
This is truly silly but multiple choice answers are pretty funny (after you've seen the movie, which you have, right?). A simple “quiz” to determine which Napoleon Dynamite character you are.
Nascar Crockpot: Cooks as slow as original Crockpot
The irony is not lost on me, trust me. Why would NASCAR choose the endorse a “slow cooker”? Seems like an internal conflict. Nevertheless, you can enjoy your next helping of pulled BBQ beef right out of your very own NASCAR Special Edition Crockpot slow cooker; available in 17 of your favorite soap opera stars.
Random Axis Camera Zen: Manma Beach, Japan
Welcome to Manma Beach in Yoron Denshi, Japan. Bring your beach chairs and sun screen.