Frequently Asked Questions

Before asking for support, please look over the commonly addressed issues below.

• What is it, anyway?
• Why is it called "AutoBrake"?
• How much does it cost?
• What are the license terms?
• How long does it take to encode a movie?
• Can I use my computer while a movie is encoding?
• Will you implement X feature?
• Why are H.264 and Ogg the default codecs?
• Why not just use HandBrake manually?
• Will any hardware players play files generated by AutoBrake.sh?

• Will it run on my operating system?
• What are the dependencies?
• Are there minimum system requirements?
• How do I install it?
• Can I specify which DVD device it rips from?
• Will it encode a movie that's already on my HDD?
• Where can I send bug reports?
• Is there a way to keep AutoBrake.sh running after I logout?
• I just ripped an older DVD, and the resulting video looks all jerky. Why?