On 25,May/01 11:59, you wrote:
> rjp> Hi. Here's an idea: One can do a simple change to abc2midi to
> rjp> make it derive the midi output file name from the T: field. I
> rjp> did it by introducing a new switch --names.
>
> rjp> Those who think it a good idea can figure out how to do it easily
> rjp> - 'tis not my program :-)
> Ronan> Well, I'm a bit reluctant to have out of control file name
> Ronan> generation...
Well, I shouldn't do the change then! this sort of objection is why I
am not interested in actually issuing anything...
> I don't see anything wrong with having reasonable defaults for
> output filenames.
Agree - there isn't anything wrong with it - provided it is used sensibly.
Running it in a folder which already has all-the-midi-files-in-the-world.mid
MIGHT not be sensible, I'll grant that.
Me? I'm using it sensibly :)
> The way the C compiler does. If your operating
> system lets random users overwrite important files without having
> special permissions, any program can work as a virus.
If your talking about THOSE operating systems they don't NEED a
virus - they've already got the registry! which is just as effective !
Or maybe somone is running as root? not a good idea in the long run :-/
I did also take a look at abcm2ps (my version is quite old) and added a
linked list to generate an index. This is not QUITE as straightforward
as the other mod. but very handy if one intends to generate a CD
of .pdf and .midi files for the edification of one's local session and
band members.
I DO have the latest abcm2ps but have yet to look at it, as there are
several other things (like non appearence of 5/8 time sigs.) which
do not work in my existing version. Maybe fixed in the new one?
If not, then I guess they will be :)
Regards,RJP
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