randoMp3 is a Perl script that creates XMMS playlists of random songs with a small footprint.
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to generate playlists for XMMS, then randoMp3 is definitely worth checking out. This small Perl script allows you to specify the number of entries that should be in your playlist, and then randomly selects MP3s from your filesystem to include.
One of the great things about randoMp3 is that you can also set a time limit to ensure that the script stops selecting MP3s when the total playing time of your playlist is approximately equal to the given time limit (with a variation of +/- 4 minutes). This gives you even more control over your listening experience.
To use randoMp3, you will need to install the 'MP3::Info' module. This can be done easily by typing "$perl -MCPAN -e 'install MP3::Info'" into your command line. Once you have the module installed, you can use the script with a variety of options.
For example, you can specify the playlist name and root directory for your MP3s using the "-f" and "-d" options respectively. You can also set the time limit or number of files to include in your playlist using the "-t" or "-n" options. And if you need help with any of these options, you can always refer to the "-h" option for a helpful dialog.
Overall, randoMp3 is a great choice for anyone who wants a simple and effective way to generate playlists for XMMS. With its easy-to-use options and reliable performance, it is definitely worth considering if you are looking for a reliable playlist generator. The only requirements are Perl, the MP3::Info module, and XMMS – so it is easily accessible for most users.
One of the great things about randoMp3 is that you can also set a time limit to ensure that the script stops selecting MP3s when the total playing time of your playlist is approximately equal to the given time limit (with a variation of +/- 4 minutes). This gives you even more control over your listening experience.
To use randoMp3, you will need to install the 'MP3::Info' module. This can be done easily by typing "$perl -MCPAN -e 'install MP3::Info'" into your command line. Once you have the module installed, you can use the script with a variety of options.
For example, you can specify the playlist name and root directory for your MP3s using the "-f" and "-d" options respectively. You can also set the time limit or number of files to include in your playlist using the "-t" or "-n" options. And if you need help with any of these options, you can always refer to the "-h" option for a helpful dialog.
Overall, randoMp3 is a great choice for anyone who wants a simple and effective way to generate playlists for XMMS. With its easy-to-use options and reliable performance, it is definitely worth considering if you are looking for a reliable playlist generator. The only requirements are Perl, the MP3::Info module, and XMMS – so it is easily accessible for most users.
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