[plug] howto burn after dvd::rip

[Brad Campbell]

Ranime wrote:
> I for whatever reason that is yet to be worked out, have not been able 
> to get 'dvd:rip' or 'dvd:shrink'  for linux working on my current 
> system....
> However, using vobcopy " vobcopy -m " copys the whole dvd to hard drive.
> followed by 'dvd shrink' fror winbloze
> under wine if needed, works VERY well.
> 

Seconded, this is *exactly* how I do it.. results have always been spectacular and with recent 
releases of WINE the experience is far more pleasant.

One problem with vobcopy I have noticed is it tends to just keep going in the case of read errors, 
writing out corrupt data to the target file in case of a misread. I patched my copy locally years 
ago and submitted patches upstream but I recently downloaded the latest version and it appears it's 
still not checking return codes properly. I just made the version I have here error out and give me 
a chance to really clean the disc properly.

Speaking of cleaning disks, I accidentally bought a pack of CD/DVD wipes instead of LCD wipes the 
other day (looks like a pack of wet-ones). Not wanting to waste the stuff I tried it on a couple of 
discs I had been having trouble reading and would you believe it.. they actually helped!

I usually clean my discs with isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth, but these wipes seem to leave a 
film of some sort which appears to help smooth/fill the scratches or blemishes in the surface. I was 
*astounded* I must say. At 25 dhs (about $9) for enough to last me years I'd spring for them again.

<golden ear mode>
I reckon they improve the clarity and transparency of the music, making the highs clearer and 
de-muddying the lows. Best experienced with twisted mercury speaker cables, a push-pull EL34 Class A 
output stage and platinum output transformer windings.
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Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.... I'd trust my Spec-An over my ears any day of the week, and it tells 
me no difference! But seriously, they helped me read a couple of dodgy backups I burned years ago 
and helped save a very rare limited run pressing of a report I needed.

Brad (can anyone tell I'm in an airport and bored again?)
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