While we are on the topic of multimedia...

[John Wendel]

Pat Pleate wrote:
> I was using the "Red Hat Linux 9 Bible" and didn't
> find anything about creating DVD snapshots and/or
> ripping.
> As a common courtesy and for being honest, I'm asking
> first to see if:
> 1. Is this illegal if it's for my own, personal use?
> 2. What Linux/FC3 application exists for doing DVD
> ripping?  Is there an app on the FC3 CDs, and if so,
> which is it?  If not, are there any free apps for
> doing that (I Googled, found one thing, tried to make
> it work, but had ran into "you need this" issues that
> I couldn't resolve).
> 
> I can DVD copy on a Windoze-based machine, but want to
> DVD rip on FC3.  Is this possible (more than likely
> yes, but does it require paying out some cash)?
> 
> Thank you in advance for your response(s).

"dvdbackup" is a nice "free" app that runs fine under FC3. Should be 
installable with yum from dag or livna. Easily findable with google.

Regards,

John