Converting DivX files to mpegs for an NTSC DVD

Problem:
You have a bunch of DivX avi files and want to put them on a DVD for a friend. The friend wants to play the final product on a DVD player (not on a PC).
Solution:
Believe it or not, my first inclination was to fire up my old Windows XP computer because it has [...]

Automatically downloading ACID 8-Packs

Here’s a little perl script I use to automatically snag those handy (& free) ACID loops each week. This will determine the name of the current 8Pack, download it, extract it, and delete the zip file–leaving you with a nice folder including the ACID project and the loops. Then, just run it each week [...]