copy dvd to iso

[Thierry de Coulon]

On Tuesday 12 October 2010, Brian Hazelton wrote:
> Hey,
> I read somewhere that you can copy a dvd to an iso image for backup
> purposes with ubuntu, I have the menu option but it is greyed out. Can
> anyone tell me if i need a certain package or if it is because the dvd
> can somehow disable the feature? I would just like to know why I cant
> copy it?

I did that with k9copy under KDE on Mepis (Debian based, KDE 3.5). Given that 
k9copy probably uses available libraries, I guess there should be some Gnome 
equivalent.

My Ubuntu install is still experimental so I'll have to look there for a 
solution. Look in Synaptics / Multimedia what's available.

Anyway, if your DVD is crypted, you'll nees libdvdcss which is not included in 
the standard install because it's more or less illegal in many countries.

Thierry

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