When I first saw the title for this article I thought great this is something we have dealt with a lot, until I learned that ripping a DVD is different from making home VCDs or even burning a DVD. Not only are the processes, softwares, and hardwires different but it seems the legal controversy is as well.
We all know that with the right software that is normally included with any CD writing drive, that you just record your videos, open it with the software and burn it to a CD Disk. However this is not the case with making a DVD, by either burning it or RIPPING it.
Obviously the first thing you need to do is decide is which type of DVD you are making, the first being a home movie, the second being a copy of Movies you have either purchased and are wanting to make a personal backup copy. Both of these require a DVD+R Writer, and DVD+R/DVD+RW disk, and the appropriate software. Not too mention plenty of space on your hard drive.
The controversy on making copies of Movies you have legally purchased is the fact many film makers do not want you to copy but buy a new one to replace it. At this time it is not illegal to make copies for personal use of movies you...