Howto: Subscribe to TV and Radio shows using Miro on Ubuntu
Some on-line content such as radio or TV shows gets updated with new shows on a regular basis. Miro is a very handy piece of software that allows you to keep track of your favorite shows, and get the latest episode, every time it is released. All you have to do is subscribe to those shows, so the content can be automatically and conveniently downloaded to your hard-drive, ready to be enjoyed whenever you want. This way you get to choose what to watch (or listen to), and when to do so. Pretty much like having your customized TV / Radio Network.
Step 1
The installation is pretty straightforward. If you're using Lucid Lynx, all you have to do is go to Applications -> Ubuntu Software Center, search for Miro and proceed with installing it. Once installed, you'll find it under Applications -> Sound & Video.
Step 2
The first thing to do after running Miro is to subscribe to some content. Miro divides this into 'Video' and 'Audio'. An example of video would be Euronews 'No Comment', and The New York Times Front Page an example of an audio program (also called Podcast). To add No Comment as a show, copy their link, and inside Miro go to Sidebar -> Add feed (on the top menu). Paste the link, select video, and you're good to go!
Step 3
Next thing is to download some episodes from that show. The show will appear on the left sidebar, and clicking on it will reveal the available episodes for download. Choose those that interest you and once they're downloaded, they will show under Video, on top.
Note: The same procedure applies for Audio. Try it out with the NYTimes Front Page feed!
Step 4
Now that you have successfully subscribed to some shows, you can manage their download behavior. The 'Auto Download' menu on top allows you to get all the episodes, hand-pick those you want, or simply have Miro grab the freshest ones every time they come out. This way they'll sit quietly on you Hard-drive waiting to be watched by you.
Finally, peruse the Miro guide (sidebar, on top) and explore some shows that might interest you. Here is a list of some of my favorites.
Audio
Thinking Allowed.
Guardian Daily.
The Monocle Weekly.
Video
Democracy Now! (I got introduced to Miro by these nice folks)
Bleed.
Global Pulse.
Share those you've learned to love on the comment section. I'll lay down some more advanced Miro tips and tricks on a future post.
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