How to Copy DVDs With Open Source
Creating a backup copy of your personal video DVDs requires DVD backup software. Three popular open source DVD backup options are Handbrake, AcidRip and DVD::Rip. Handbrake is a graphical program available for Windows, Mac and Linux that creates a mpeg4 copy of the video. AcidRip and DVD::Rip are graphical programs for the Linux operating system. The AcidRip software can create an .avi or .mpg file as the backup copy. DVD::Rip will create an .avi file.
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Instructions
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Handbrake
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Download and install the Handbrake software.
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Insert the DVD into your computer's DVD drive.
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Open the Handbrake software.
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Select your DVD from "Sources."
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Choose the longest title from the "Titles" list.
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Pick the location where you want to save the output file.
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Click "Encode Video" to copy the DVD as an mpeg4 file.
AcidRip
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Download and install the AcidRip program, which can be installed through your Linux distribution's software repository or downloaded from the AcidRip SourceForge page.
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Insert the DVD into your computer's DVD drive.
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Open the AcidRip software.
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Click "Load."
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Type the location for the saved file and the file name in the "File Name" text box.
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Choose a file format from the drop down list next to the "File Name" text box.
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Click "Start" to copy the DVD.
DVD::Rip
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Download and install the DVD::Rip program, which can be installed through your Linux distribution's software repository or downloaded from the DVD::Rip website.
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Insert the DVD into your computer's DVD drive.
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Open the DVD::Rip software.
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Choose "New Project" under the "File" menu.
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Type a name for your file in the "File Name" text box.
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Click "Start Project."
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Select "Rip Title" on the left side of the screen.
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Choose "Read DVD Table of Contents."
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Pick the longest title from the provided list.
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Click the "Rip the Selected Title(s)/Chapter(s)" button to copy the DVD.
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