? about copying dvd's

[BJV]

I had to install some software that came on dvd. I figured I might as well get a burner instead of just a player. Does anyone know what the best software is to copy dvds? I need to rip the dvd to my hd and then write it.

[Don Seer]

depends on the dvd..

if its encrypted or not and how much disk space it uses..

there are some good guides on sites like.. http://www.dvdripguides.com/dvdmenu.php

[BJV]

depends on the dvd..

if its encrypted or not and how much disk space it uses..

there are some good guides on sites like.. http://www.dvdripguides.com/dvdmenu.php

So it's not possible to just rip an .iso or image of it?

[Don Seer]

it depends on the movie...

normally u cant as the extras etc make the image too big..  OR its encrypted..

u know the dvd's you buy in stores are dual layer 9 gig.. and the dvd+/r disks are only 4.7 gig...


it can be done.. there is info out there.. but its not a simple copy operation

[BJV]

I'll try that MPEG2/SVCD guide. I remember downloading some movies in that format on 2 or 3 cds and the quality was good. But I didnt really need a dvdburner for that then, since it can be put onto normal cds lol, props for the guide.

My dvdr drive can write dual layered dvd's tho, but I think those are expensive to get.