Ripping Real Media, Windows Media and Quicktime streams (.rm, .ra, .ram, .wmv, .mov) with OS X.

So here’s the guide for ripping streams with Mac OS X:

  1. Download and install Macports (open source)
  2. Fire up a Mac OS X terminal window
  3. Type: sudo port selfupdate and give your password so that you are up to date
  4. Then type: sudo port install mplayer and wait some minutes… (Mplayer is open source too)
  5. Then you can rip your favorite stream with the following command:
    mplayer -dumpstream “<url>” -dumpfile <file>

If it does not work, try with the playlist option:
mplayer -playlist “<url>” -dumpstream -dumpfile <file>

An example command:
mplayer -dumpstream “http://xydom.com/ram/v/heroes.rm” -dumpfile heroes.rm

Remarks:
i) If you can choose between a rtsp:// and pnm:// stream, take the rtsp stream.
ii) Don’t forget the “” which embraces the url.

For additional information you can check Gentoo’s wiki on Mplayer.

Working Mac OS X Driver for Samsung Laserprinter ML-1750

I’ve finally found a working driver for my old Samsung ML-1750 Laserprinter. It is based on CUPS. It is in beta state but works like a charm! It has been working perfectly since many years!
You can download it right here from my website: Samsung SPL2 Installer

Or as an alternative you can use the HPIJS driver.