06-13-2008, 11:52 PM

Hi there, i'm running mactheripper on a brand new MB and its taking ages to extract 1 dvd. On my old computer it use to take 10-15mins. also it does not sound like the dvd drive is even trying.. its all silent. is there a setting i can change to give it priority or something? or a different program? cheers

06-14-2008, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Dec540

Hi there, i'm running mactheripper ... On my old computer it use to take 10-15mins. also it does not sound like the dvd drive is even trying.

The answer may be in the fact that your old computer had an earlier model of optical drive. Your new MB will have a newer opt drive and will therefore require modern disk media. Check the following:
1. Type of opt drive inside your MB (ie. is it Sony, Matsushita, Pioneer?)
2. The compatibility of the disk you're trying to burn with that make and model of opt drive (modern drives require modern media types).
3. The brand of media disk and its suitability.

You might want to try Handbrake instead of MTRipper, and there's a very good How To at:
http://macosx.com/forums/mac-os-x-sy...handbrake.html

06-14-2008, 12:34 AM

Discussions about using MacTheRipper to Rip Copy Protected media is against the Law and there for against the forum rules.

Just to let everyone know.

06-14-2008, 12:44 AM

oh sorry i dont remember saying it was because i burn 50,000 dvd's a day hahaha nah my family is well into media and i always receive dvd's of family outings etc. i like backing them up just incase.

MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-857E:

Firmware Revision: ZF1E
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, DVD-DAO
Media:
Type: DVD-ROM
Blank: No
Erasable: No
Overwritable: No
Appendable: No

06-14-2008, 01:01 AM

Was just pointing it out as most MTR threads end up talking about Ripping Commercial movies.

06-14-2008, 01:07 AM

kk i will make sure we don't talk about my 50,000 dvds a day ripping business

06-24-2008, 02:06 PM

It's not illegal to make backup copies of dvds you've purchased.

06-24-2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by podboq

It's not illegal to make backup copies of dvds you've purchased.

In the United States, yes, it is illegal to do that.

PLEASE READ: Important information about DVD Ripping

06-25-2008, 05:06 AM

if you say so, i guess it must be true.

06-25-2008, 05:18 AM

the illegality of it is unconstitutional because it ignores fair usage laws that have been around for decades.

06-25-2008, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by podboq

the illegality of it is unconstitutional because it ignores fair usage laws that have been around for decades.

I'm not sure that you understand what the Fair Use laws that have "been around for decades" really are.
Nor do you seem to fully comprehend the restrictions and limitations of the DMCA.

Bottom line is, it doesn't get discussed on these forums. The topic isn't up for argument or discussion.

06-25-2008, 10:04 AM

Really not sure why this thread had to be hijacked when the originator never said he was ripping commercial DVDs and then told everyone they were home movies when wrongfully accused. I think everyone on here needs to take a different approach in pointing out the board rules. Just because someone has a mac the ripper or handbrake question, doesn't mean they are doing something illegal.

06-25-2008, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by aggie97

Really not sure why this thread had to be hijacked when the originator never said he was ripping commercial DVDs and then told everyone they were home movies when wrongfully accused. I think everyone on here needs to take a different approach in pointing out the board rules. Just because someone has a mac the ripper or handbrake question, doesn't mean they are doing something illegal.

You are correct, not everyone that uses MTR is doing something illegal. However, I don't see where anyone accused the OP of doing anything illegal.
A moderator did point out the Forum Rules as a reminder, not an accusation.
When another poster gave incorrect information that could have sparked a discussion of illegal activity, I stepped in to correct it.

The Forum Rules are actually enforced on these boards. If you aren't happy with the manner in which they are, you are free to go elsewhere.

06-25-2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by D3v1L80Y

You are correct, not everyone that uses MTR is doing something illegal. However, I don't see where anyone accused the OP of doing anything illegal.
A moderator did point out the Forum Rules as a reminder, not an accusation.
When another poster gave incorrect information that could have sparked a discussion of illegal activity, I stepped in to correct it.

The Forum Rules are actually enforced on these boards. If you aren't happy with the manner in which they are, you are free to go elsewhere.

What an attitude. Great way to promote your forum.

06-25-2008, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by aggie97

What an attitude. Great way to promote your forum.

Actually it does promote the forum, because by enforcing all of the rules, the members hear know they are safe from spam, personal insults, pornography etc. This forum has one of the best communities I have seen in a long time and the reason why so many helpful old timers stick around, is for exactly that reason.