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Comments on “Gondola”
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Peter Freeby@peterfreeby · designer, curator
The problem this solves seems to be kids who scratch dvds. Do you find that users are generally going from dvd format to this format? I don't know the last time I opened a dvd case myself, but I don't have kids so I'm not exactly part of the target audience either. *not bashing, just legitimately curious*
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Eon@eonpilot · iOS dev @ github.com/eonist
@peterfreeby As I understand it, you legal own your dvds and not all DVD titles are available on NetFlix. Add dvd .vob files to Gondola 👉 watch on Apple-tv/IPad forever. That's the idea here right @chrismcchubs ?
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Peter Freeby@peterfreeby · designer, curator
@eonpilot @chrismcchubs That would definitely make sense, except that for my old dvd collection I used Handbrake (https://handbrake.fr) to convert all my dvd's to video and then just uploaded them to iTunes where it syncs to the cloud automatically. It sits right alongside the other movies/tv shows/music I've bought on iTunes already without having to introd… See more
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Peter Freeby@peterfreeby · designer, curator
@eonpilot @chrismcchubs It's definitely well designed and constructed, but I'm just trying to figure out what circumstances would make it the better option over already pretty efficient preexisting tech
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Eon@eonpilot · iOS dev @ github.com/eonist
@peterfreeby @chrismcchubs Chris is AWFK 👉 Australia time. So I guess I'm the designated liaison. I used to use Handbreak, but I rather just drag and drop dvds to an RPI + 4TB hdd. And be done with it. As for ITunes + ICloud. ICloud has maximum Allowed GB and I feel ITunes is a bit too bloated for me. We all have different "media workflows" and we all have … See more
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Chris 'Chubs'@chrismcchubs · iOS developer, Splinter Solutions
@peterfreeby Probably not an enormous target, but hopefully I can help some interested people out. Re iTunes uploading, not an ideal solution in Australia due to our poor internet bandwidth.
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Chris 'Chubs'@chrismcchubs · iOS developer, Splinter Solutions
@peterfreeby @eonpilot Thanks for kind words. Mainly in countries with lousy internet these home servers are very common.
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Chris 'Chubs'@chrismcchubs · iOS developer, Splinter Solutions
@eonpilot @peterfreeby Thanks re 'fresh air' comment! I hope it's a simple alternative to bloated alternatives.
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