Monthly Archives: July 2013

Netflix and Linux

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My god I was almost spaming Netflix with complaints about there lack of support on Linux 👿
But then I found out you can’t easily write to them 🙄

I searched the net and found Netflix Desktop a tool to run Netflix in mono :mrgreen:

1. Install the repo
sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ehoover/compholio

2. Do a repo update
sudo apt-get update

3. Install Netflix Desktop and a special version of Wine (Compholio)
sudo apt-get install netflix-desktop wine-compholio

And you are up and running.  😀
The above have installed Silverlight and Firefox for Windows

I had a problem finding out how to run the Netflix Desktop, I could not find it in menus but simply type:

netflix-desktop

in a terminal will do the magic.

Another problem is I have 3 monitors and Netflix Desktop start in full screen on the first monitor.
To move to another monitor simple use the F11 button to get Firefox out of full screen and move the window to another screen.

More information of Netflix Desktop and Mono Comphoilio

Aftershot Pro

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For editing my photos I have found Corel Aftershot Pro.

Yes, it cost money but I think is cheap compared to other solutions.

The work flow is simple and very easy to use.

But there is some flaws and here have Dieter Steiner created some great plug-ins.

I’m especially happy with the Wavelet Denoise and AutoLevels created by roland65.free.fr/asp

I made a small donation to Dieter and he asked me how felt about his plug-in and here it is:

Hi Dieter,

Your are welcome. I already feel the donation is way to small.

I just moved from Windows/Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop to Linux/Darktable/GIMP/Aftershot Pro.

In the start I was a bit disappointed with Darktable, it was too geeky, but I found Aftershot Pro and felt right away more comfortable.

But something was missing and I started looking at the plug-ins and found your great plug-ins.

I can only say 1 thing: Wahooo, I have been so comfortable with my edits that Adobe is gone from my mind.

My favorite plug-in is the Wavelet Denoise, now I can remove noise without loosing image quality, or maybe its the AutoLevels plug-in, with 1 click I have a clear image with good balance. I can’t decide.

If I have to give a bit of critique then a tutorial for Wavelet Sharpen plug-in would really help as I have a hard time getting good results but I’m sure its just as great as the the other plug-ins.

What you have created is simply marvelous!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Best Regards,

Hans