ripping dvd

[IKoN]

when i rip dvds using ahead dvd ripper it takes like 35 hours to complete ripping there is gotta be something wrong here any one got any suggestions for dvd rom i got the latest from LG super multi :rockon:

[Thrax]

Your DVD-ROM's firmware has a rip lock which limits rip speed to a very low multiplier; you'll have to find hacked firmware.

[ardichoke]

Wow... I wasn't even aware that they did that. What a load of bull, you're supposed to be able to make a backup copy of any DVD you purchase legally under current copyright law. Thrax, you aware of any sites that have a list of devices with these rip locks?

[Thrax]

The fair use single backup is actually an urban legend. Ripping a DVD removes the CSS encryption which violates the DMCA's anti-circumvention clause. It's truly illegal, one copy or 30.

The easiest way to find firmware is to google your burner's model and add +hacked firmware.

[ardichoke]

Hm.... interesting. Oh well, not going to stop me from ripping my DVDs though. They are too easy to damage and I'm not going to rebuy it just because they disc deteriorates. I kinda doubt my drive has a rip lock on it anyway. Lite-On seems to be more consumer friendly than corporation friendly.

[Thrax]

Some have it, some don't. An easy rule of thumb is this: If the drive takes longer than about 20 minutes, it probably has a rip lock.