DVD ripping

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After much googling and downloading, I have decided to turn to OOT.

I got a video IPOD for xmas and I want to copy some of the DVDs I own over to it.

It seems they are all copy protected DVDs.

What is the best free dvd ripping software to rip protected DVDs? If not that, what is the best dvd ripping software that costs money. If I have to, I'll pay [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]


Also, what is required to rip music CDs?

thanks
blake