Re: copy dvd's

George Toft wrote:
> Alan Dayley wrote:
>
>>> What is the best software under Fedora to copy dvd's?
>>
>>
>>
>> K3B! http://k3b.org
>>
>> It uses the various command line tools to do the real work but has this
>> great GUI on top of it all.
>>
>> Alan
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>
> Being DVD-stupid, can someone clear up a misconception for me? Let's
> say I have a DVD that my kids love to watch. The repeated handling of
> the DVD leads to its untimely demise and I get to go buy another one.
> Sound familiar? Can I copy the whole DVD onto one of those DVD +/- R
> whatevers and have a movie on a $2 media instead of having to repeatedly
> donate a $25 home viewing license fee just because the media failed?
>
> I also have a couple DVD's that are delaminating and I would like to
> copy them before they fail completely. Is this as easy as duplicating a
> CD?

As long as the original DVD falls within the 4.7 GB range, you can
copy the DVD provided you rip the scrambling off. I know that there are
dual layered media and burners now but I haven't tried any of those yet.

Also, most distributors (Columbia, Anchor Bay, Rhino, etc...) will
replace damaged discs. All you have to do is ask. Most will send you a
mailer, some will request the disc first.
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