MediaFork to 'unfork' back into HandBrake
As Erica noted back on the 12th, a contributed branch of the HandBrake DVD ripping tool was released as MediaFork, including plenty of updated library goodness and new features for conversion to iPod video formats. The development team on MediaFork had tried to contact HandBrake developer "titer" prior to splitting off a version, but hadn't been able to reach him.Well, titer has returned, made contact with the new team, and given his official stamp of approval to the MediaFork efforts -- meaning that the next beta of MediaFork will return to the HandBrake name and website. It's wonderful to see everyone working together for justice, and for... the safety of puppies... and Christmas, right? Let's rip those DVDs!
thanks Mike!
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Mitch said 10:59AM on 2-23-2007
This is good news. I am a big fan of this program. And I've the buffy quote...
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Bill said 11:18AM on 2-23-2007
Arg, I had just removed the Handbrake RSS feed from NewsFire and replaced it with the MediaFork feed.
I don't care who updates the app or where the dev blog resides as long as they pick a place and stick with it.
And can we please get a decent icon for MediaFork/Handbrake? The pineapple doesn't make any sense and MediaFork's was even worse...
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Tom said 11:45AM on 2-23-2007
Bill, check out this link for a replacement icon: http://samuraicoder.net/handbrake_replacement_icon
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Bill said 12:33PM on 2-23-2007
Oh, I know about the replacement icon, and I use it; I'd just like to see them include it (or even something else if it looks good) in the app itself. Having to replace it every time is a pain :)
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sam said 1:34PM on 2-23-2007
How about asking the developers nicely to include the changes you mentioned instead of whining about a program that they release for free.
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Galley said 1:35PM on 2-23-2007
Yeah, that replacement icon is 10x better.
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russell said 2:03PM on 2-23-2007
I would just like to know the story behind the pineapple.
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Word Diggity said 5:26PM on 2-23-2007
I'm happy to hear things are moving along again. Now if the folks behind MacTheRipper would just get that final version of 3.0 out I'd be a happy, happy camper.
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Colin said 6:13AM on 2-26-2007
Russell:
I can't remember where I saw it, but the basic story behind the pineapple is "It's pointless."
Tom:
That's... Well, what is that?! It's not a handbrake. It looks like a Play-Doh press that spits out plastic dics. Better than the pineapple though!
Sam:
Oh you catty thing. You stir the pot, you!
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