Posted by Ken Maltby on 12/21/07 19:46

"John Williamson" <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> knews4u2chew@yahoo.com wrote:
>> On Dec 20, 10:26 pm, knews4u2c...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>> Knowing this has been asked before...here goes.
>>> What is the best software(s), free or otherwise, to go from DVD to a
>>> web based format file?
>>> I don't have a DVD reading software on my XP OS yet, as I'm aware, and
>>> if I put a DVD in the the CD player I see no files in Explorer.
>
> Windows Explorer will show 2 folders on a DVD, if the drive is working
> correctly. These are VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. VIDEO_TS holds the video files
> that are played by a DVD player. AUDIO_TS`is used for audio only DVDs. If
> your DVD is from a camcorder, it needs to be finalised in the camera to
> work correctly.
>
> If you can't see these folders in Windows explorer, either your drive is
> faulty or the DVD is not compatible with it.
>

Or he did "put a DVD in the CD player".


>>> Do I need two or three reading and compressing softwares?
>
> Not necessarily. There are easy to use single program solutions, or there
> are suites of programs that are more versatile, but harder to use.
>

But he will have to install something that adds a MPEG 2
Codec, to be able to read DVDs. If he buys a DVD drive
it will probably come with DVD player software.

>>> Is mpeg4 the best thing to go to to have a web based format?
>
> No. The most widely readable are Windows Media or Real Player formats.
> Mpeg4 is good for saving space, but a lot of people don't have the
> programs installed to view it.
>
>>> I've been tohttp://www.videohelp.com, but am really a novice at all
>>> this software jargon and usually have a terrible time downloading and
>>> installing things.
>>> Anyone have a step by step or do I need to call a pro?
>
> You'd be best off talking face to face with an expert who has a certain
> amount of hardware expertise as well as video knowledge. You may have
> hardware problems.
>

Reading the related newsgroups would be a good thing
to do before "talking face to face with an expert".

> You'll also make less enemies if you only post to one newsgroup at a time,
> as most people regard crossposting as rude.
>

Crossposting to three closely related Newsgroups, is not
what causes problems.

> --
> Tciao for Now!
>
> John.
>
> ( Posting from rec.video.desktop )

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