On Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:19:28 -0600 smcg4191@xxxxxxxx wrote: > I generally mount and then use "cp" to copy my video dvds to > hard disk for convenience. 99% of the time this works fine > and the resulting directory is playable by vlc, etc. > However occasionally I'll get an "Input/output error" when > copying a disc that vlc played fine and, unsurprisingly, > there are problems when later trying to play the copy. > > I suspect that vlc makes use of error correction capabilities > on the dvd, whereas "cp" doesn't. > > Is there some way or tool that will make a copy of the dvd > using (or at last preserving in the copy so that vlc can use) > the error correction stuff on the dvd so that the copy is > playable even when there are some errors? You should use the following command: dd if=/dev/<insert dvd device here> of=dvd.iso Ananda -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
