www.mindwarppavilion.org
Stefan / GoblinKing / freestate @ Mind-Warp PaVilion (v2.0 March 2007)
Special Big Thanks to Weesam for providing information and links for Mac freeware software!


Some Notes Regarding Software Used, Recommended And Demonstrated
In The Mind-Warp PaVilion Guides
For PC and Mac Users


Mind-Warp PaVilion recommends that the following versions of mentioned freeware software be used for creating or handling Audio and/or Video Torrents. However, Mind-Warp PaVilion cannot be held responsible if any software recommended here, or in any of the Guides hosted by MWP, is used to copy audio, video or any software that requires purchase or breaches copy-protection, copyright or intellectual property restrictions. Any non-freeware software mentioned, used or demonstrated in any MWP guides is for informational purposes only.




For PC Users
For Mac Users




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Freeware Software Recommendations for PC Users

For Ripping .wav Files From Disc
Exact Audio Copy - for Windows users the recommended version is 0.95 beta 4
and the download file is named 'eac-0.95b4.exe'.
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Converting .wav Files To And From FLAC
FLAC frontend - for Windows users the recommended version is listed under:
-> Windows -> FLAC for Windows with installer.
and the download file is named 'flac113b.exe'.
The FLAC engine version is 1.1.3 and the FLAC frontend (GUI) version is 1.7.1 Etree Edition.
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Ripping DVDs
DVD Decrypter - for Windows users the final version is v3.5.4.0.
NOTE: There is some debate about whether the use of DVD Decrypter is legal, thus Mind-Warp PaVilion is unable to provide a direct link to this software. Mind-Warp PaVilion does not encourage or condone its use for copying copy-protected, region-protected or copyrighted DVDs, nor does it host DVD Decrypter on its website. For further information we suggest a Google search and we leave it up to the individual to decide whether or not to use this software. Information is also available at Wikipedia. The use of DVD Decrypter in any of the MWP Guides is for demonstration purposes only.

For Creating, Uploading And Downloading Audio And Video Torrents
µTorrent 1.6.1 build 490 - for Windows users the recommended version is listed as:
µTorrent 1.6.1 Installation Program (646kB)
and the download file is named 'uTorrent-1.6.1-install.exe'.
If you have earlier versions please update.

A note about BitTorrent Clients:
Mind-Warp PaVilion is aware that there are some BT sites that require a specific BT Client be used. MWP leans towards the use of µTorrent because of its stability, its easy-to-use GUI and the fact that it uses very little in the way of CPU or RAM resources. However, MWP does not have a definite policy about which BT Client its members should use. In fact, it is possible to have numerous BT Clients installed on your computer and it is unlikely that they will conflict with each other unless, possibly, they are being used at the same time.

A note about shareware and other non-freeware software mentioned in the MWP Guides:
MWP cannot recommend, supply or provide links to any non-freeware software to its members.
MWP will not, under any circumstances, breach software copyright or intellectual property restrictions on any software that requires purchase. Any non-freeware software mentioned, used or demonstrated in any MWP guides is for informational purposes only.





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Freeware Software Recommendations for Mac OS X Users
Special Thanks to Weesam for providing information and links for Mac freeware software!

For Ripping .wav Files From Disc And Converting And Decoding FLAC Files
xACT - for Mac users the recommeded version is v1.59
and the download file is named xACT1.59.dmg.zip
Note: When you follow the link provided here, 'right click' on the 'Download Now' link and
'Save Link As...' or 'Save Target As...' depending on which browser you use.
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Ripping DVDs
Mac The Ripper - for Mac users the recommended version is v2.6.6
and the download file is named mactheripper_266.dmg.zip
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Creating, Uploading And Downloading Torrents
Tomato Torrent - for Mac users the recommended version is v1.5b1
and the download file is named Tomato.dmg
If you have earlier versions please update.
BitTorrent - for Mac users the recommended version is v4.27.2
and the download file is named BitTorrent-4.27.2.dmg
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Playing Audio And Video Files
VLC Media Player - for Mac users the recommended version is v0.6.8a
and the download file is named vlc-0.8.6a.dmg
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Burning Audio Discs
LiquidCD - for Mac users the recommended version is v1.30
and the download file is named LiquidCD-130.zip
If you have earlier versions please update.

For Burning Audio And DVD Discs
Burn - for Mac users the recommended version is v1.62u
and the download file is named Burn162u.zip
If you have earlier versions please update.

Note: MWP is advised that Mac OS X comes bundled with Toast which is used for burning audio and DVD discs. If your Mac does not have Toast installed, or you have an earlier verison of Mac OS,
Burn mentioned above will do the same job.

A note about shareware and other non-freeware software mentioned in the MWP Guides:
MWP cannot recommend, supply or provide links to any non-freeware software to its members.
MWP will not, under any circumstances, breach software copyright or intellectual property restrictions on any software that requires purchase. Any non-freeware software mentioned, used or demonstrated in any MWP guides is for informational purposes only.





www.mindwarppavilion.org
Stefan / GoblinKing / freestate @ Mind-Warp PaVilion (v2.0 March 2007)
Special Thanks to Weesam for providing information and links for Mac freeware software!

µTorrent recommendation modified 15/2/07 (v1.6.1 build 489)
µTorrent recommendation modified 17/2/07 (v1.6.1 build 490)
Mac software recommendations added 26/2/07
Revised 020307