I like the gnot very mach and i wonder if there is a linux alternative to gnot suite

gets closest though it for example doesn't offer all XviD codec options (CQMs).

Thanks. I want to go to linux from windows. From the little I undestand it seems good. Avidemux supports x264 and AAC 5.1? Also vobsub auto load (separate sub files) supported in linux? thanks again

Actually I still use GKnot and VDub under Linux. But Avidemux 2.2 supports x264, yes. No idea about multichannel or vobsub. for more info.

WINE is your friend. :) Seriously, an excellent piece of software, it really eases some bumps in the transition to Linux.