Use a demultiplexer software like dvd demuxer, and then use super(c) or equivalent to convert it and multiplex it back (add video + audio) in the codec (xvid, h264... ) and container you want (.avi , .mkv ...). I can do it, so obviously that's fairly easy. Lots of tutorials available on the web.

Edit: not as nice and easy as I thought I guess...

Last edited by EratiK (2010 October 30, 1:59 pm)

Yes, the first case is normal, because dvds are protected most of the time.
So you need a remultiplexer software to reassemble the bits.
But common readers (like vlc) prefer avi, mkv, wmv, mpeg kind of files, so that means you'll have to convert the demuxed files before remuxing them (don't forget to convert the audio track too (mp3, aac...)].
I know it's a bit tedious, but it's the road to freedom (and try not to make a super beautiful copy or the converting time will be hours... ).

Last edited by EratiK (2010 October 30, 4:37 pm)