> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to compile a list if media programs (format conversion,
> subtitle
> creation) for students (both for Mac & PC), and if possible
> free/shareware/open source. Also the Windows PCs are not connected to the
> internet - too many problems.
>
> After looking for a few weeks now I have to say I'm shocked at the low
> quality of programs for Windows.
>
> As an example VisualHub on my Mac ($23.32) is a fantastic program to
> convert
> video from nearly any format to any other (or as they say " Converting a
> bunch of AVI files to a DVD shouldn't require a Computer Science degree").
> So I start looking for something similar on Windows.
>
> VirtualDub is recommended everywhere but it is simply atrocious.
>
> MediaCoder (open source, seemingly written in China) has a poor interface
> and an integrated webserver - what the heck for???
>
> StaxRip needs a connection to the Internet for additional installations,
> making it useless.
>
> etc etc
>
> The only half-decent program I found is AVX Video Tools ($39.95).
>
> Are there any programs that can actually be recommended to users who are
> not
> the most computer literate?
>
> Thanks
>
> Markus
>