saving DVD movies to computer

[pimlico]

I'd like to store some of my favourite movies on my laptop - I know there are copyright problems, but is there any way of legally doing it?

[pug100]

As long as you own the DVD and aren't renting it or borrowing it from someone, I belive you can do it legally.

[pimlico]

but how do I do it?

[pauln90]

Dowload copying software such as dvd shrink or dvd decrypter.

Read here

http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/mpg/dvdshrink 31-main.htm

Although this is a guide to copying a dvd. You can use the first part of the process to copy to your hard drive.

[LeMarchand]

If you're in the UK it is still technically illegal to copy even movies you own to your hard disk. (In the US and some other countries there is a "fair use" clause that allows you to make a back up). Last time I heard there was talk of changing this rather archaic law, but I'd bet that the record and movie companies will bribe (sorry, campaign to) MPs to prevent any change.

PS: Unless you're planning to watch different movies on the go, even compressed films will take up a heck of a lot of space on your laptop.