ANN: WISH CD-Writer 0.5

ANNOUNCE: WISH CD-Writer 0.5
by David McClamrock <mcclamrock@locl.net>

Available for download at "Pa Penguin's Icebox"
<http://www.geocities.com/pa_mcclamrock>


WISH CD-Writer is a simple program for CD writing and rewriting on Linux and
other Unix-type operating systems. It requires at least Tcl and Tk 8.4, as
well as three commonly available free programs: "mkisofs" to create CD
images, "cdrecord" to blank CD-RWs or write data CDs, and "cdrdao" to write
audio CDs. If you want WISH CD-Writer to convert MIDI files to WAV files,
which in turn can be converted to tracks on an audio CD, you'll need yet
another commonly available free program, "TiMidity++."

Changes in version 0.5 include:

* CD content lists including multiple directories and files can be easily
created, edited, and used to make data CD images (at last--no more need to
create symbolic links to a single source directory--sorry for the delay in
adding this important feature).

* Program window has been slightly re-designed for greater
comprehensibility.

* Device name specification has been updated to accommodate changes in the
Linux 2.6 kernel, while retaining compatibility with older kernel versions.

Unlike many graphical front ends to mkisofs, cdrecord, and cdrdao, WISH
CD-Writer is not intended to give the user access to as many CD-writing
options as possible. It is intended to present computer users with as *few*
difficult options as possible, while being as useful as possible for common
purposes such as:

* copying data CDs (including bootable CDs);

* creating ("mastering") new data CDs for copying and distribution;

* backing up files on CDs;

* producing audio CDs from MIDI, WAV, or "raw audio" files.

If you try it out, please let me know if you (1) like it, (2) find any bugs,
or (3) both!

David McClamrock <mcclamrock@locl.net>