How to Rip DVD's in Linux with AcidRip
Ripping DVD's in Linux could be a confusing process if it wasn't for AcidRip. It tells MPlayer and Mencoder exactly what to do so you don't have to. If you have DVD's to rip, don't worry. All you have to do is follow these simple instructions to rip DVD's in Linux with AcidRip.
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Instructions
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Install AcidRip on your Linux operating system. The installation should install Mendcoder and MPlayer; but if it doesn't, you can download them from the MPlayer website.
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Click on "Applications" and choose "AcidRip" or you can type "acidrip" from your command line and start the program.
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Place your DVD in the drive and then on the right-hand-side of the window where it says "Video Source" type the path to your DVD drive. Select "Load"
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Select which title to rip. Usually the best title to rip is the one with the longest playback time. In the "General" tab select what size you want the final rip to be and the bitrate of the audio.
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Go to the "Video" tab and select the codec to use and the amount of passes you want the program to make.
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Wait for the DVD to finish. It can take anywhere from 5 hours for a single pass encode or 9 hours for a 2-pass encode.
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Tips & Warnings
It is best to set the program to make at least 2 passes so that the action sequences on the movie are clear.
