I am trying to copy protected DVD to ISO file.
I am using Slackware 13.37.

I have installed:
- libdvdcss-1.2.10-i486-3sl
- libdvdread-4.1.3-i486-1
- k3b-2.0.2-i486-2

ISO files created by k3b seems to be corrupted. Every time I try to use it with mplayer I got blank screen.

What I am doing wrong ?

You shouldn't. Read what it says on the disc (cover, or the actual contents, or both); probably that it is illegal to even try to get past the copy protection, no matter what. Therefore you shouldn't even be asking this here.

Illegal ???
Im trying to backup my legally bought DVD. What is illegal ?
Please do not answer in this topic if you dont know answer. If you want to discuss about legality of my DVD write PM.

A lot of people already know this, but it never hurts to re-state it publicly: even though you bought legally your DVD (or any other format for that matter), it does not automatically guarantee you the right to copy it in all parts of the world, not even in most parts. Read carefully what the legal texts say: typically that you are unauthorized to make copies or try to get past the copy protection system etc. There are no excuses, whether you have legally bought it or not. Of course it is technically possible, and in some countries you may not get punished if you do copy those copy-protected discs, but in general it is not legal and therefore you should not publicly ask how to do it.

Edit: in some countries, including mine, there have been legal cases about the right to create "backups" of copy-protected content for personal use. In some cases it has been stated that making backups is allowed; in others, it has been stated that as long as the creator of the original content does not permit it explicitly, it is not legal. How it goes depends on where you live, what content you're talking about, and possibly other things. But the bottom line is: as long as it is not generally legal world-wide, you'll potentially face problems if you publicly ask and get answered on the internet, because it is generally not censored and therefore may be viewed in places or situations where it is illegal. It's like discussing the creation of home-made explosives: not everyone takes kindly to it, no matter how "scientific" your interests would be.

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I second what b0uncer said. In any case, these kind of questions and the related answers are not allowed here at LinuxQuestions for a simple reason: the provided information can be used maliciously and bring to a copyright infringement. LinuxQuestions will not support any kind of illegal activity in no way, despite your intentions are good! Nuff' said.

This thread reported for closure.

Copying a DVD on to a hard drive for your personal use is illegal in the USA. It is legal in Australia, New Zealand, and most of the EU. In the UK it is currently illegal, but the matter is under review.

It seems unacceptable that the laws of the USA (or even the UK) should determine what is allowed on this website.

Wikipedia, although based in the USA, provides a list of DVD ripping software.

I thought I was clear: the problem here is not about where copying a protected DVD is legal or not. The LQ rules explicitly state: posts containing information about cracking, piracy, warez, fraud or any topic that could be damaging to either LinuxQuestions.org or any third party will be immediately removed. You can have the best intentions, but circumventing a DVD protection mechanism is cracking and the related information might be used for less legitimate purposes. Therefore, please refrain from embroidering the tale. This thread has been already reported for closure.

I don't know about Oz, but it's illegal in NZ. Heck, even copying your old vinyls
to tape for use in the car is illegal in NZ. Not that I've ever heard of this being
enforced, but still.


Cheers,
Tink

Kind of a trick question here. You can legally copy for personal backup in the USA but the technology to do that using linux tools is illegal. (so they tell me)

I have used on of the great windows dvd copy apps that had a demo for 30 days to a wine install. I think it was dvdfab. Worked great. If I needed to copy more, I would have gladly purchased it for use in wine. Dvdfab is legal somehow. I guess they pay studios a portion or something.

Without knowing what disk this is we can't say for sure. Some of them can't be copied. I think there is a new scheme that dvdfab was able to copy and normal clone stuff didn't get.

Hi,

Just because Wikipedia provides the means to violate laws does not make it right.

You and all members agreed to abide by the LQ Rules here at LQ. Please read the three following quotes from LQ Rules;
It might be good to re-read the LQ Rules since some members within this thread do not fully understand their responsibilities here while posting to this moderated forum.

Enough said!

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The religious belief thread violates laws in Saudi Arabia. Will it be closed? I think not. What you obviously mean is that posts here have to obey the laws of the USA, and that's what I was objecting to. I might point out that I've never violated LQ rules, so get off your high horse.

Nope, that is fully legal under NZ law.

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/p...tml#DLM1704667

Sort of, AFAIK jefro is semi-right-

Not linux software perse, but any 'copyright circumvention software'.

Agreed, and IMO if mods/admins are going to take such a hard line on 'possible cracking', maybe there should be a bit in the LQ rules stating which which legal system they are going to follow.

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When copying using k3b there is an option "Writing Mode" that defaults to Auto. Try changing that to DAO.
I believe it is legal to discuss options in commonly supplied software. :-)

After active deliberation whether ripping DVDs violated LQ policy, it was decided that it shouldn't be allowed. This thread is being closed.