On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Michael Mol <mike...@gmail.com> wrote: > No; you'll have to decrypt, or do without the encrypted bits. > > dvdbackup is probably the closest to what you want. > > On Dec 16, 2011 11:09 AM, "Mark Knecht" <markkne...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> For archive purposes is there a simple way for me to make a >> bit-for-bit copy retail DVDs I've purchased? >> >> Assume that I've got the right sort of DVD drive, I guess something >> capable of writing dual-layer DVDs. >> >> Thanks, >> Mark
Interesting. So even something that just copies blocks of data, like dd, can't be used for that purpose? I have no interest in tearing apart the DVD in any way. It was more about the idea of a fire causing the loss of maybe $15K-$20K investment over the years. I can rip all the CDs, keep the ripped version here to watch on the computer, and store the DVDs elsewhere, but that elimiates (generally) being able to watch special features which my wife and kid enjoy. Thanks for the info. - Mark
