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What is the most streamlined process in Linux for getting a high quality .AVI file burned to DVD disk for playback on normal DVD players?

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Convert Xvid or Avi to DVD Format in Ubuntu,
also the Ubuntuforums thread Convert AVI to DVD ISO.
Also read through the comments for more references (like, DeVeDe).

Here is one more article I located recently when trying to backup an Audio CD:
The Ultimate Guide To Manage Your Audio/Video Files In Linux
a nice reference for multiple related tools.

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If you're talking about a front-end GUI app, look at Devede.

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define 'normal' DVD-Player.

DivX support is pretty much standard for set top boxes today, so burning your AVI file(s) onto a data DVD should suffice.

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Watch out for the length of your filename if you choose this option. Some set top boxes refuse to recognize files if the filename is too long. – Zoot Oct 6 '10 at 17:39
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Use Avidemux (Available for Linux and Windows).

Detailed video on converting to DVD format here. You'll also want the DVD authoring guide.

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If your AVI file is encoded in Divx or Xvid you might want to try burning just the file. DivX playback is a popular feature on DVD players these days... yours might support it without you even knowing.

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Not completely stream-lined, but a way to do it: http://www.howtoadvice.com/UbuntuDVD

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Try Handbrake

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