Posted on 08/31/2009 11:25:26 AM PDT by LouAvul
I need to copy some DVDs of some lectures but have no software. What do you use? thanx
True. DVD Shrink does have some issues with dual-layer disks. I haven’t tried to rip too many of them so it’s not that much of an inconvienence for me yet.
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Wow! 4.7 GB!! People who intend to copy (personal) DVDs to their computer need to understand how much memory they take up. 4.7 GB/per is a LOT of memory.
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Nero bump
I wish I’d done that with the “King of Queens” box set I bought my husband one year—my kids love the shows, and there’s one that is badly scratched.
I’ll look into some of this software, if I can repair the DVD.
Yes, it is. Even leaving aside whether "space shifting;" i.e., copying files from a personally-owned CD to an MP3 player, say, is fair use (not entirely clear), there is no room for such arguments under the DMCA. The DMCA prohibits breaking the encrpytion, even if you have legal rights to what's inside.
There are some pretty narrow exceptions, but these don't apply to normal, run of the mill users.
Ping.
Very true. However most people will delete the ISO after they’ve burned it to a blank disk, so it doesn’t eat all . But you can also keep them as an archive.
My pop bought a 500GB external drive to keep ISO’s of all the home movie DVD’s he’s making with his camcorder. If a relative says they want a copy, he just grabs the ISO and burns it for them.
Big external drives are pretty cheap. 500GB can be had for less than $100 easily.
Thanks again. Will bookmark this thread for later reference.
The best products by far to handle any DVD are AnyDVD and CloneDVD2 from Slysoft.
That’s why they have ridiculously large hard drives now days, but that’s definitely true.
Wassup with that....other than supposed old age?
I normally would vote for free stuff, but I agree. Those two are awesome and what I normally use. I also like Nero, but the combination of those two can’t be beat for backing up a personal DVD etc.
Oh, well true the DMCA is pretty restrictive on pretty much anything.
It’s also unconstitutional and worth ignoring since it does not mesh with previous rulings on past technology like VCRs etc.
Unless you are doing it for selling the DVD or giving it out to friends, put online etc., there is nothing wrong with copying a DVD you own to back it up, even if it requires breaking the protection.
I really don’t give a flip what the law says. They aren’t going to come after you for burning a personal DVD.
No, probably not. And I said what I said not for the purpose of debating the relative merits of the DMCA, but just as a fact for those FReepers that may not know--and are concerned about following--the law.
Roxio have used it forever ( using latest version)
But hey whatever floats your boat
Fair enough, and I hope Freepers do take note just to be aware of the DMCA. I hardly ever make a copy of a DVD even that I own. I don’t want people thinking I’m a pirate or something. I’m not.
Now you must understand why no one cares about that law. Reread your explanation and even you will admit it is silly.
bttt
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