Re: [LAU] No batch processing on Linux?

From: Lorenzo <lsutton@email-addr-hidden>
Date: Wed Sep 22 2010 - 09:57:36 EEST

Hi Louigi,

Louigi Verona wrote:
> Hey guys!
> Yesterday I had to convert a large number of files from flac to mp3. I
> thought it is an easy task, but I was surprised to see that no Linux
> sound editors I have installed can do batch processing. Converting by
> hand was not an option and I had to use a proprietary solution, Gold
> Wave under WINE.
I guess that's because most batch 'stuff' in linux can easily be done
from the terminal... For example for converting all files in a dir is as
simple as:

flac *

For more complex tasks taking the time to look at the find command,
which initially may seems overwhelming, is worth the effort IMHO

regs,
Lorenzo

>
> Am I missing something or is batch processing a feature currently
> unavailable on Linux Audio?
>
> --
> Louigi Verona
> http://www.louigiverona.ru/
>
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