Copying copy-protected CDs and DVDs

depam · 02-08-2006, 01:03 AM

Is there a way to burn copy-protected CDs/DVDs. I use mkisofs to convert CD into ISO and burn it using Nero.

I use the command:

mkisofs -J -r -T -o /cd1.iso /mnt/cdrom

Is this parameters the same with producing DVD iso? If not, can someone teach me how to produce a ISO image from a DVD. Thanks.

fouldsy · 02-08-2006, 03:51 AM

What copy-protected discs are you trying to copy? Please note the site rules:

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.

depam · 02-08-2006, 07:50 AM

I just want to have a backup of my DVD movies in the form of an iso image. I have no plans on distributing or whatsoever.

I just want to know if the mkisofs can be used to have an iso image of the dvd. Because the DVD can't be recorded on nero.

peter_robb · 02-08-2006, 08:13 AM

Several programmes exist for backing up cds/dvds..
The decryption takes place with the libdvdcss library.

The decryption library is under a cloud due to extended interpretations of "copy" and "backup" etc so many distros do not include it.

Have a look at dvd9to5, k3b, dvdbackup etc..
mkisofs has a -dvd-video option.. see man mkisofs

amosf · 02-08-2006, 09:07 AM

I still get best results backing up my dvd's with the windows app dvdshrink running on crossover or wine... works well.

You could try k9copy as well...

vanstra · 02-08-2006, 09:32 AM

Look at this program:
dvdshrink.sourceforge.net

It's DVDShrink for Linux.

linmix · 02-08-2006, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the link, looks like it's just what I needed!