DVD Shrink 3.1.2 now available

[mrbass]

DVD Shrink 3.1.2 is now available, it fixes an important bug which could cause video corruption at low compression.

The bug only affected some DVDs. If you did not have any problem with previous versions, then there is no need to do all your backups again.

You can get it:
http://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/
http://www.dvdshrink.info/downloads.php
http://www.doom9.org/

It will also be available soon at http://www.dvdshrink.org, but currently having some server problems.

[stiltman]

Holly cow, I thought that was what beta versions were for, finding bugs

So version 3.0 was a beta and 3.1 was a beta and now 3.1.1 was a beta

You sure Nero and Shrink aren't the same company?

I think I'll wait for version 3.1.2.111.3.5 before I switch from 3.0beta5

[BJ_M]

complaining about an excellent FREE program ?

anyway --
thanks for the heads up

[jtoolman2000]

Common guys, stop whinning and enjoy the best damn DVD backup program in the universe,,, and you don't have pay a single penny for it!! So please be thankfull that Mr. Shrink is nice enough to continue to provide us with any number of upgraded version as he deems nescessarywhich more than I can say for the makers of PAID programs

[tonyburns]

yep shrink is king
what a program now it even romoves the layer change
does shrink 3.1 shutdown when you hit backup
it does on my friends computer
works fine on mine

[Poppa_Meth]

the shutdown seems to be a Windows ME problem so far as I can tell. Presonally I still like 3beta5 better. I prefer multiple windows for re-author.

[jimmalenko]

It never fails to amaze me that people have gripes with freeware. These are programs that are hobbies and are designed to provide an alternative to commercially available solutions. Does anyone expect to have completely trouble free operation from freeware ? I personally love DVDShrink and think the creator is a genius. I have trialled CloneDVD and DVD2One and would not pay for them. I also would not complain to the creator of Shrink because I am in debt to him for sharing his hobby.

There's an old saying..."You get what you pay for...". Basically, if you don't like it, don't use it. And if its free, be happy if it works.

[budz]

Read this link about the author of DVD SHRINK PROGRAM. He will discontinue his development of DVD SHRINK PROGRAM.

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8858

If I'm not mistaken this person is now working for AHEAD NERO. I read about it either from this forum site or from CDFREAKS.com. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong about that.

DVD SHRINK is such a great program and it's free. I agree with jimmalenko that if you don't like the program then don't use it. Be happy DVD SHRINK is a program that we all did not have to pay for.

[AdamRA4]

He shpuld post up the code for open source so we can further develop it, or he can pass it off to another person or something. I would hate to see this thing stop, its got a few potentials for extra features IMO.

[soundforbjt]

Read this link about the author of DVD SHRINK PROGRAM. He will discontinue his development of DVD SHRINK PROGRAM.

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8858

If I'm not mistaken this person is now working for AHEAD NERO. I read about it either from this forum site or from CDFREAKS.com. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong about that.

DVD SHRINK is such a great program and it's free. I agree with jimmalenko that if you don't like the program then don't use it. Be happy DVD SHRINK is a program that we all did not have to pay for.

Just read the words by DVD Shrink himself. sorry to see him quit but totally understandable.

[adam]

I don't believe the author of DVDShrink has ever said he was stopping development until now. On the contrary he has always stated that he was working hard on the next version (newly released 3.1x.) I don't see any reason to believe its not true.

[mrbass]

In dvdshrink's own words
http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?&threadid=30700

[Poppa_Meth]

I'd imagine he'll stop working on any new versions other than bug fixes for the current version.

[MJPollard]

I always find it sadly amusing when people insist that "free" somehow equates to "you're never allowed to say anything even remotely negative about this wonderful product, you ungrateful bastard"...

[Gazorgan]

DVDShrink is jsut going the way of NANDUB. Greatest thing since bulk CDR's in it's day. Then poof it is obsolete. Maybe in another year it may be, but not at the moment :P

[Shudder]

He shpuld post up the code for open source so we can further develop it, or he can pass it off to another person or something. I would hate to see this thing stop, its got a few potentials for extra features IMO.

Why, so people on hacked sites can steal the code and sell it as their own program? not quite. There's too much of it already, and since he's probably going to use his code for a commercial product, it's certainly in his (and customer's) interest to keep that code private.

[AdamRA4]

He shpuld post up the code for open source so we can further develop it, or he can pass it off to another person or something. I would hate to see this thing stop, its got a few potentials for extra features IMO.

Why, so people on hacked sites can steal the code and sell it as their own program? not quite. There's too much of it already, and since he's probably going to use his code for a commercial product, it's certainly in his (and customer's) interest to keep that code private.

Good point. As long as he will stick around for bug fixes. He has done more than an excellent job in making a one of a kind freeware program.

[stiltman]

Holly cow, I thought that was what beta versions were for, finding bugs

So version 3.0 was a beta and 3.1 was a beta and now 3.1.1 was a beta

You sure Nero and Shrink aren't the same company?

I think I'll wait for version 3.1.2.111.3.5 before I switch from 3.0beta5

Ummm, I guess you all didn't notice the smiley faces above did you?

I'm not complaining about bug being in a free product, I'm just making jokes about it.

[adam]

Making it open source won't increase the number of rip off packages selling it. 99% of the "companies" who have ripped off freeware have made no attempt to hide the name of programs they are stealing or to try to incorporate existing code into their own software. Quite frankly, most of these "businesses" wouldn't even know how to modify that portion of the code if it were open source. Its much easier to just stick it in a box with your name on it and then close shop when too many people start asking questions. We see a new one of these each week.

It would be nice if DVDShrink were made open source so we could have the quality of something like ReJig combined with the functionality of DVDShrink, but anyone who knows anything about contracts will tell you this will never happen. DVDShrink (the author) now works for Nero on their software which is very similar in function to DVDShrink (the program.) There is absolutely no way he would have been offered this position absent a non-compete clause. I can guarantee you that he is contractually prohibited from further developing DVDShrink until so many years after he ends employment with Nero, and by then I'm sure his software will be obsolete.

[jimmalenko]

I always find it sadly amusing when people insist that "free" somehow equates to "you're never allowed to say anything even remotely negative about this wonderful product, you ungrateful bastard"...

Thats not true. Most of the time it is the user who is doing something wrong. Everyone has the right to their own opinion and so if it doesn't work for you, don't use it - but don't criticise the product that won't work because you are using it wrong.

[stiltman]

I always find it sadly amusing when people insist that "free" somehow equates to "you're never allowed to say anything even remotely negative about this wonderful product, you ungrateful bastard"...

Thats not true. Most of the time it is the user who is doing something wrong. Everyone has the right to their own opinion and so if it doesn't work for you, don't use it - but don't criticise the product that won't work because you are using it wrong.

Since I believe your original comment was aimed at me. (as I was the original whinner in this thread )

Believe me, I know how to use the product.

[stiltman]

complaining about an excellent FREE program ?

anyway --
thanks for the heads up

Nope, just stating the facts

[jimmalenko]

@Stiltman:
I'm confused ! I wasn't having a go at you ! You were covered by the fact that I said most people don't know how to use it. You are one of the minority who do !

[agee]

how could anyone whine about this great programs...its a easy to use and free program...can you guys out there find one that can compare??...FREE/EASE OF USAGE/JUST GREAT PROGRAM

[stiltman]

Last comment on this as the thread has taken a severe 180 degree turn.
Sorry MrBass

@Stiltman:
I'm confused ! I wasn't having a go at you ! You were covered by the fact that I said most people don't know how to use it. You are one of the minority who do !

Um, your first comment in the thread must of been about me, because I was the only one to make what would seem like a negative comment. No biggy though...I could of been having problems with it, if I had it installed, I was running WinME...etc

Really....it's no biggy...read my sig

[BJ_M]

complaining about an excellent FREE program ?

anyway --
thanks for the heads up

Nope, just stating the facts

sorry - missed your smile faces on that one .... i wasn't on your case about it anyway -- just a chuckle

[jimmalenko]

Damn internet - can't dstinguish between sarcasm, jokes or fair dinkum agression !

[mrbass]

Speculation will never end as to what exactly happened or why or what or when or whatever. But all that matters really is he'll continue fixing bugs with 3.1.x and I'm more than happy with all the features. Please continue the speculation as it's amusing

[BJ_M]

Speculation will never end as to what exactly happened or why or what or when or whatever. But all that matters really is he'll continue fixing bugs with 3.1.x and I'm more than happy with all the features. Please continue the speculation as it's amusing

i speculate that San Marino will win the World Cup and that it will snow today (again)