Convert video to DVD automatically in Ubuntu with the tovid suite of scripts

Ubuntu has become the most popular version of Linux for various reasons: technically, it's based on Debian, an excellent foundation for a Linux distro; but also its included applications and package manager offer exceptional ease of use for newbies without compromising power for experienced users. Maximize your use of what is arguably the best Linux for desktops and laptops with 100 quick tips and tricks from Ubuntu Hacks. The hacks cover such tasks as: installing Ubuntu; taking Ubuntu on the road with Wi-Fi; running Ubuntu with virtualization technology; Ubuntu system security; setting up a Ubuntu-powered server; and exploring Ubuntu's powerful multimedia features. For instance, learn to convert just about any video into a DVD-compatible format using tovid with this sample hack. The tovid suite is a series of scripts that automate the process of converting a video into a VCD. The scripts have basic, easy-to-understand arguments and, because the output shows you the commands that are being executed, you can also use them to learn more about the underlying process.

Title: Ubuntu Hacks: Tips & Tools for Exploring, Using, and Tuning Linux
Authors: Kyle Rankin, Jonathan Oxer, Bill Childers
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Excerpt: Hack 36: Create a Video DVD
ISBN: 0596527209; Copyright © 2006 O'Reilly Media. All rights reserved.
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