copying a dvd movie on my HD

zoranb · #1 January 6th, 2009, 04:59 AM

Is there a way i can do this through OSX (leopard) or do i need special software for it? What software would that be? Toast?

ora · #2 January 6th, 2009, 05:03 AM

If its an unprotected dvd, say one you edited from home movies and made in iDVD, then you can just copy the files to the HD then use toast to burn it as a DVD (UDF format I think).

If its a protected dvd then this will not work, and I would think discussing it would break the 'legal discussion only' rule.

zoranb · #3 January 6th, 2009, 05:31 AM

ok i understand, i just want to transfer some of my dvds to my hd so i dont have to carry around dvd discs!

Doctor X · #4 January 6th, 2009, 05:49 AM

If they are commercial DVDs--stuff like Debbie Does Des Moines--than I do not believe there is any legal way you can "rip" it to your HD.

--J.D.

zoranb · #5 January 6th, 2009, 06:02 AM

I think if you own them, you are entitled to copy them to your computer!

Doctor X · #6 January 6th, 2009, 06:11 AM

"Entitled" does not mean "legal." I feel entitled to be Nicole Kidman's Official Snuggle-Bunny, but the restraining order suggests otherwise.

However, I am willing to have it demonstrated that it is legal to do that in the United States--where this webpage is hosted.

--J.D.

ora · #7 January 6th, 2009, 06:23 AM

I don't think you are allowed to do that as the process of doing so involves decrypting the dvd from its protected format, and than itself is not legal I think.

zoranb · #8 January 6th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Ok guys point taken, no more talk about this since it it illegal, please an admin close this thread! I will just have to carry the dvds with me no hash no hustle!