[mythtv-users] dvdrip -> MythTV - How do I use a vob file?

Mark Knecht markknecht at gmail.com
Sun Aug 28 00:21:21 UTC 2005


On 8/27/05, Dewey Smolka <dsmolka at gmail.com> wrote:
> As I understand it, DVD players can't deal with file sizes larger than
> 1 GB. So when you rip a DVD with most common tools, you'll get
> consecutive vobs of a max 1GB in size.
> 
> You don't need to stitch them back together, but there is a short
> pause when the player "changes reels". Of course, there is no 1GB
> restriction in Linux, so look if your ripping tool supports going to a
> single .vob file.
> 
> The native MythDVD ripper supports this, I believe, as well as ripping
> the disc to an iso -- which will keep menus and special features.

Thanks. I emerged MythDVD. It now shows up in the menus but does
nothing when I click on it. Bummer. No time (or much interest either)
right now to go read the fine manual so I guess this is dead for
another week or two.

Cheers,
Mark


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