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Open Source (free) alternative to Popcorn/Toast?

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Hello,

I've successfully used Mac the Ripper to rip a DVD (which I own) and now I'd like to compress and burn a copy for backup. Are there any free alternatives to Popcorn/Toast/DVD2One?

Also, it appears that Popcorn is just a 'Lite' version of Toast - is that correct? That is, if I need to purchase one of these, Popcorn seems to have all the features I'd need for routine DVD backup, right?

Any tips/recommendations greatly appreciated,

Joe
 

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