Back In Time - For Linux

As Linux becomes more mainstream, we are seeing more well designed applications. Backup is no exception. In the past I've used RSYNC for my backup purposes in the linux world, combined with scripts/cron jobs. However, recently I've been using Ubuntu quite a bit, and looking for a better solution.

Enter "Back in Time", inspired from the “flyback project” and “TimeVault”. It's similar to Apple’s Time Machine, just not as visually stunning. Seems to be a good backup software solution. If you're not already backing up, DO IT NOW. Even if it's not using this application.

Back In Time - for Linux

Get your DVD's into digital file format

How do I get my DVD movies into my AppleTV, iPhone or iPod etc? This is a question I receive frequently. Altho there are many tools to accomplish this, I prefer using Handbrake. HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder that works in Windows, Mac, or Linux.

It converts your DVD's into iPod-friendly MPEG-4 or H.264 video files. The application includes presets for iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, and Xbox360. You can also choose various audio and video settings for a custom output.

If you want to convert other existing files such as AVI's, MKV or MPG's, Handbrake handles those as well now. However for straight file conversion between video formats, I use Video Monkey (Previously VisualHub). It's Mac only, but there's almost no format it can't handle.

Handbrake
Video Monkey