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Free Image Editors

via TrustedReviews Site-wide Feed by Cliff Smith on 11/16/09

Good image editing software doesn't have to cost hundreds of pounds

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Nibbo Search
Originally uploaded by Alastair Montgomery

Been testing a new search engine http://www.nibbo.com/ so far I like it.

Its really a nice front end on existing search engines so you can search a number of things at the same time.

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Need this when I make the Linux switch

Easy Steps to Rip a DVD to ISO in Ubuntu 8.10

via TECH SOURCE FROM BOHOL by noreply@blogger.com (jun auza) on 2/19/09

An ISO file is the easiest and most universal method for backing up a DVD. The file is an archive file specifically for DVD VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS files, and is an exact copy of the disc. ISO files can be quickly burned to a new dvd using standard burning software, making it the optimal choice for storing backups.

In Windows, third-party software is the only way to backup a DVD. Luckily, Ubuntu Linux has removed this need, and as a result, you can backup your dvds using a standard feature built into the OS –no software or Terminal required.

This tutorial is written using Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex. It will also work with 8.04.

Step 1: Insert the DVD you wish to backup into your optical drive and wait for the dvd icon to appear on your Desktop.

Step 2: Right-click on the DVD icon and choose ‘Copy Disc’ from the menu.

Step 3: A dialog box will appear. In the drop-down box next to ‘Copy to…’, choose FILE IMAGE.


Step 4: Press the WRITE button.

Step 5: Choose a location to save the ISO.


Step 6: Wait for the progress bar to reach the end. It will say ‘Successfully Copied’. Close the window and remove the DVD.


Step 7: You can test the ISO and confirm it works using VLC media player. If you don’t have VLC installed, you can install it via the Terminal and this code: sudo apt-get install vlc .

Step 8: If you want to extract the VOB files from the ISO, right-click and choose ’extract here’. It will take about ten minutes, but the video_ts and audio_ts folders will be extracted to the same location.

Step 9: If you want to convert the ISO into a smaller file, such as an XviD or x264, you can either extract the VOBs and use DVD::RIP, or download Handbrake and rip directly from the ISO–both run smoothly on Ubuntu.

Fair Warning: In some countries, backing up DVDs you legally own is not legal–for example, in the US, copying a commercial DVD violates the DCMA. Be sure to check with the laws in your country before proceeding.

This tutorial was prepared for “Tech Source from Bohol” by Blair Mathis of LaptopLogic.com, your premier source for latest notebook reviews.

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Going on my download list.

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