[NTLUG:Discuss] backing up video dvds & burning data dvds

[Chris Cox]

Eric Waguespack wrote:
> I need to buy a single layer dvd burner that is Linux friendly, and I
> thought I would ask if anyone had any words of wisdom regarding
> hardware.

My personal favorite are the NEC drives.  I have a 3520A.. there
are newer (faster) models.  The advantage of the NEC's is that
they are modifiable.  There are a plethora of firmewares
for the drives to do things like.... disable rip locking (so
you can rip at full speed) and eliminate region coding.

> 
> also, have any of you used dvd::rip, nero/linux, k3b, etc?

dvd::rip works, but it's very complex (lots of options).

I think I've used the Linux dvdshrink.. and it worked ok.. however,
dvd::rip did a better job.

> 
> I need to remove my dependence on nero / windows and dvdshrink, so I
> can be rid of the cancer that is Microsoft.

k3b for burning.