Re: [LUG] Easiest way to backup dual-layer DVDs?

[Jonathan Melhuish <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Adrian Midgley wrote:

> On Sunday 22 February 2004 15:17, Jonathan Melhuish wrote:
>  
>
> > I've been wondering
> > whether I can back up my DVD movies too.
> >    
>
> Not legally.
>  
That's not what I asked ;-)  Do the normal laws about being able to make 
one backup for personal use only not apply?

> If you are staging it as part of playing a DVD you own then copying it onto a 
> magnetic disc is not something to which I can see a cogent objection, 
> although there are well-organised groups who would attempt to stop you.
>  
They don't know where I live :-P   (I hope)

> Can one mount such a collection as a loop and play it as a DVD drive, BTW?
>  
I think so.  You can certainly mount an ISO as if it were a device or 
else I'm guessing a media player should be able to deal with playing a 
collection of VOB files on any filesystem.

Cheers,

Jon



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