Additional installation questions

[brian]

Hi everyone,

I use Xubuntu on another computer, and since I have to upload jpg files to my website, I have to resize them from several MB down to less than 200 kb. On xubuntu, I used Nautilus, which has a resize file that can be added to the basic app, and that usually brings the photos down to around 300kb. From there, I use Squash to resize them again, and that usually does the trick just fine.

So with Mageia, what apps do batch resizing well and quickly? I've installed Nautilus, but I haven't found the resize file yet. I also downloaded Squash, since only two files were in the repositories. But I can't get Squash to run.

I also would like to find an app that checks for broken files and security issues. Is there one available that anyone recommends?

Thanks in advance,
brian

[boklm]

Hi everyone,

I use Xubuntu on another computer, and since I have to upload jpg files to my website, I have to resize them from several MB down to less than 200 kb. On xubuntu, I used Nautilus, which has a resize file that can be added to the basic app, and that usually brings the photos down to around 300kb. From there, I use Squash to resize them again, and that usually does the trick just fine.

So with Mageia, what apps do batch resizing well and quickly? I've installed Nautilus, but I haven't found the resize file yet. I also downloaded Squash, since only two files were in the repositories. But I can't get Squash to run.

What is squash ? Where did you download it ?

[brian]

I found Squash in the repository on Xubuntu, and although it's not in the reps that I have used so far on Mageia, there are 2 files that are given. So I downloaded it from sourceforge: http://sourceforge.net/projects/squashfs/

I imagine that there's a way to make it run, but since I'm still a novice to Linux, I don't know the trick to make it work. Or maybe it's incompatible. idk.

As an update, I see that Gwenview does batch resizing, and so it seems comparible to Nautilus. Still, since I've installed Nautilus an hour ago, I see that some "deep" changes have occurred. For example, my desktop image reverted back to the mageia default, and I don't see how to choose a new image; and Nautilus runs by default. It even put a "my computer" icon on the desktop!

Any suggestions regarding Squash (or similar app if necessary) greatly appreciated..

The learning never stops....


Brian

[djennings]

digikam will also do batch resizing for you.

The link you give is for squashfs. Squashfs is a file system used often when executing LiveCD distros in memory. It is not used for compressing images.

[brian]

digikam will also do batch resizing for you.

The link you give is for squashfs. Squashfs is a file system used often when executing LiveCD distros in memory. It is not used for compressing images.

Silly me! I'll have to disinstall that package!

Here is the Squash I meant: http://packages.ubuntu.com/hardy/squash

I see that it is a .deb file, so if I've understood correct, it won't work on Mageia because it has to be a .rpm file. Right?


An update on the Nautilus File Manager: when I powered on this morning, I see that Dolphin is running, and Nautilus is not. My desktop image came back, and the "my computer" icon is gone. My thought is that, if I call up Nautilus, it will "take over" again. Is this how they are supposed to work?

Also, where should I set up new apps? Should I use the "bin" file, or the "lib" file, or "share" or a different one? Just curious..

Thanks in advance to everyone,
brian