[mythtv-users] How to run MythDVD?

Anthony Giggins seven at seven.dorksville.net
Mon May 7 02:23:05 UTC 2007


> I've read the on line docs and hit the wiki. I've looked in the
> Wilson/Tittel book. Time to ask.
>
> I have a working MythDora 3.2 box w/ 2 PVR-150s. I am a newbie although
> Linux savvy.
>
> My question pertains to MythDVD. I want to rip commercial DVDs (yes, I own
> them) and then burn new copies as well as have them on HD to play.
>
> When I insert a new DVD, k9copy kicks off. I don't know if this is
> necessary or a side effect of Fedora's annoying default of launching what
> it thinks I want to do when it sees new media. I have turned that off but
> can turn it back on if I need it.
>
> QUESTION 1: Is k9copy part of MythDVD or am I right to disable the auto
> start-up?
>
> When I do disable k9copy, I select "Import DVD" and get presented with a
> screen that shows the title of the DVD and has some configuration. At the
> bottom it says "0 Process Selected Title." It also shows "Title 1 of 21"
> with arrows that allow me to traverse all 21 selections ... but it always
> shows the same title.
>
> QUESTION 2: What's with the 21 selections?
>
> When I select "0", it says "No jobs and nothing left to do. You could
> press 0 to rip a new DVD." Pressing 0 here takes me back to the select
> screen (but on 19 of 21). I've tried this with the "Select" box checked
> AND unchecked. No joy.
>
> QUESTION 3: What's up? Am I missing some configuration somewhere?
>
> TIA for help,
>
> --
> Lan Barnes
>
> SCM Analyst              Linux Guy
> Tcl/Tk Enthusiast        Biodiesel Brewer
>

This is probably better directed too the mythdora forums
http://g-ding.tv/?q=forum
as I know k9copy is part of the mythdora distro since version 3.0
http://g-ding.tv/?q=features

Regards,

Anthony


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