Linux And Free Software Tips, Tricks And Tutorials, fun with Free Software Options

[hildebrand]

I am starting this thread with a long term perspective to put together lots of useful information for our programs.
Request all to participate in this thread to spread the word about all the lovely things that can be done on Linux.

The distribution I use is Debian (from www.debian.org) but most tricks shall be generic in nature (program based). Many of the softwares are available on windows also so some tips maybe applicable for their windows versions also.

This post has been edited by hildebrand: Oct 10 2009, 07:19 PM

[hildebrand]

Tip #14: Installing Winamp using wine on Linux
Follow the following steps:-
1. Install wine using your favourite package management software
2. Download Winamp Version 5.541 from www.oldapps.com (Newer winamp does not work) (or direct link: http://www.brothersoft.com/winamp-download-227621.html )
3. Right click on the executable and open with wine
OR
Run ' wine </yourpath>winamp5541_full_bundle_emusic-7plus_en-us.exe'
4. During the installation process do not select the "Winamp Agent" or "Modern skins" under User Interface Extensions (it makes winamp very slow and unstable otherwise)

Your installation is done and you can run by clicking the icon on your desktop. Alternatively run:
wine '/home/yourusername/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/Winamp/winamp.exe'

In case you need to be a DJ for shoutcast radio on HF or other stations you can also install the usual dsp plugin over wine. (This is what I use for my shoutcasts).
The plugin is available here:-
http://www.shoutcast.com/download (Direct link: http://yp.shoutcast.com/downloads/shoutcas...9-0-windows.exe )

Follow the procedure to become DJ given here:-
http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=16324#

This post has been edited by hildebrand: Nov 12 2009, 10:07 PM