I saw a post a while back, but I can't pull it up in the search. How would I rip my DVDs to iPod comatible forma? Also, what compression rate should I use? I've had my friends rip …

http://handbrake.m0k.org/

Check the FAQ.

Use iSquint to make your friend's movies compatible with the iPod. It will reduce the bit rate and the resolution to the specs that the iPod can handle.

I also like Podner. for doing that as well.

iSquint is free so it's very appealing. It also does a heck of a job. After using Podner for about ten minutes, however, I paid the shareware fee. It's goes the extra mile, offers …

iSquint doesn't do DVDs, AFAICS. and fobside's "search" button is broken, apparently? http://howto.diveintomark.org/ipod-dvd-ripping-guide/

http://inquirer.stanford.edu/2005/jstaffor/woz.html Do you think that is at all similar to the computer industry, where engineers develop a product and someone else sets the price…

He's at least partially right. iCal --> sucks iPhoto --> slow and sucks Aperture --> apparently it sucks too Finder --> really f-ing sucks Pages --> sucks Mail --&g…

Awesome.

Quote: Originally Posted by Spliff He's at least partially right. iCal --> sucks iPhoto --> slow and sucks Aperture --> apparently it sucks too Finder --> really f-…

Quote: Originally Posted by Eug Wanker I like iCal. My problem with iCal is it always forgets to remind me of appointments. It'll work for two weeks and then all notificati…

iCal - Works perfectly for me. iPhoto - Been using it since it was released and it manages over 8562 pictures for me just fine. Aperture - More good reviews than bad reviews. Finde…

Quote: Originally Posted by Spliff My problem with iCal is it always forgets to remind me of appointments. It'll work for two weeks and then all notifications will stop. Suddenl…

Quote: Originally Posted by Eug Wanker Oh. I use the iCal Events Dashboard Widget so I guess I don't notice. BTW, What the...?!? That's what happens when I double click on l…

Quote: Originally Posted by Eug Wanker BTW, What the...?!? That's what happens when I double click on link. Doesn't work for me on Firefox. -t

That was in Safari. Plus maybe because I'm the thread starter I can do that? However, a couple of seconds after it shows that, it takes me into the thread. EDIT: Just tried it i…

Quote: Originally Posted by Eug Wanker That was in Safari. Plus maybe because I'm the thread starter I can do that. Duh, I figured. Otherwise, a dream would come true. Chan…

Uh, yeah, that's the title editor in v3.5 of the forums. Double clicking the area around a thread name (that you have the rights to edit) lets you edit, and clicking out of it save…

Quote: Originally Posted by tooki Uh, yeah, that's the title editor in v3.5 of the forums. Double clicking the area around a thread name (that you have the rights to edit) lets …

Quote: Originally Posted by Eug Wanker Oh. I use the iCal Events Dashboard Widget so I guess I don't notice. Thanks for that. I'll give it a try.

Quote: Originally Posted by turtle777 Why does it not work with Firefox ? It does work in FireFox -- I just did it. tooki

Quote: Originally Posted by tooki Uh, yeah, that's the title editor in v3.5 of the forums. Double clicking the area around a thread name (that you have the rights to edit) lets …

Woz was using hyperbole. Saying that Apple makes the worst products is a good sound byte. iPhoto is great.

Quote: Originally Posted by tooki It does work in FireFox -- I just did it. Ok, so what's the secret ? Any options in the CP that I have to turn on ? Any special settings i…