Posts Tagged ‘open source’

21 Nov
2010

Converting .MTS video files into .mp4 files

I have a Canon HF200 video camera and it outputs HD video, but it’s in .MTS file format. This is a pain because there are no good free video converters or editors for .MTS files. But using Avidemux, an open-source video converter, I was able to edit and convert my video to .mp4 while keeping my sanity and my money.

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12 Aug
2009

Ndiswrapper in a few lines

ndiswrapper -i yourdriver.inf
ndiswrapper -l  #Ensure that it says “Driver Installed” and “Hardware Present”
ndiswrapper  -m
ndiswrapper -ma
ndiswrapper -mi
modprobe ndiswrapper

…And you’re good to go! Feel free to run /etc/init.d/network restart if you feel like it.

8 Aug
2009

Quick and Easy Sites with FOSS

In this short guide, you can learn how to create an easy yet professional-looking fixed-width website with free open-source software. Before you begin, ensure that you have the Gimp and Inkscape installed, in addition to some form of text or code editor (any variety will do).

This guide provides a basic guideline on creating a site simply and easily using few tools. Feel free to try different techniques, see how it works, and leave some feedback in the comments. Feel free to comment on how to improve this article!

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Gaggia Classic Disassembly and Cleaning

Gaggia Classic Disassembly and Cleaning

I recently purchased a used Gaggia Classic machine on Amazon. After realizing that it was not as “lightly used” as

Arduino Leonardo - Interrupts

Arduino Leonardo – Interrupts

As of Arduino 1.0, interrupts are not supported on the Arduino Leonardo. I’m working on a project using the atmega32u4