Ripping DVD's

IF this is not the appropriate group for this, would someone please
point me in the right direction.

I am interested in making back-up copies of several commercial DVD's I
own. I am using an iMac with a super drive running 10.6.3.

I have downloaded VLC, HandBrake, Mac The Ripper, MDRP and Ripit.

What I need is some direction in what to do, in a First do this, Second
do this type list.

Also,I have heard that DVD's that are "burned" do not last as long as
DVD's that are pressed. I know the difference in the processes, but
have no information on why this is true.

TIA,

In article , Toby
wrote:

IF this is not the appropriate group for this, would someone please
point me in the right direction.

one of the mac groups would be better, since you have a mac, either
comp.sys.mac.misc or .apps.

I am interested in making back-up copies of several commercial DVD's I
own. I am using an iMac with a super drive running 10.6.3.

I have downloaded VLC, HandBrake, Mac The Ripper, MDRP and Ripit.

mac the ripper or handbrake will work.

Also,I have heard that DVD's that are "burned" do not last as long as
DVD's that are pressed. I know the difference in the processes, but
have no information on why this is true.

because a burned dvd has a dye that deteriorates over time.