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Has anyone tried this program to download and convert u tube videos???...
- 08-07-2009 #1Just Joined!
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U Tube Ripper
Has anyone tried this program to download and convert u tube videos???
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I've never tried it. Are you haveing problems with it or are you just looking for a discussion?
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A few things.
A: What is "this"? There are a few programs that will convert youtube flv's to other formats. Most GUI's rely on the transcode package. Anything that relies on the MPlayer/mencoder packages should work.
B: Is this Ubuntu specific? You might be better served in the multimedia thread? Oh, well, too late now (cross posting not allowed here).
C: Promise us you're not ripping commercial copyrighted work.
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Edit: I have flashgot plugin which can do the rip, but I often find it easier and faster to just go to /tmp, find the file prefixed with "Flash", copy it to my home dir somewhere and rename it appropriately.
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This is an interesting method I've never come across before, I've never wanted to rip a YouTube video before but I still like the simplicity
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You can also use a Firefox plugin. Video Download Helper
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U Tube Ripper
First of all....I do not rip copyrighted material.....from time to time I like to download videos from you tube for later viewing....or something that might have an educational value.....I am just looking for software that would make this easier...so at this point I am looking for a discussion....I believe the program is Debian specific....but don't take my word for it....I am a NEWBIE....as far as linux is concerned....I tried the Firefox pluggin....but for what ever reason I didn't like it.....but again I'm a Newb......I kinda of liked the Ripper..... Originally Posted by MikeTbob
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why bother installin a program? KeepVid: Download and save any video from Youtube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, iFilm and more! Originally Posted by aperla 
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leo5111...This place seems interesting....is it immediate in the download??? Originally Posted by leo5111 why bother installin a program? KeepVid: Download and save any video from Youtube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, iFilm and more!
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yep if the link is a valid youtube link it will pop up asking what format you want flv or wmv i think is the choices
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leo5111...thanks..... I will place this in may software arsenal...it makes me seem like Merlin to mere mortals...
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