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Q: how do I burn a dvd to my hard drive?

How do I burn a non-encrypted DVD to my hard drive?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 9, 2014 4:38 PM

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Q: how do I burn a dvd to my hard drive?

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  • by C F McBlob,

    C F McBlob C F McBlob Apr 9, 2014 6:27 PM in response to mononafromca
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    Apr 9, 2014 6:27 PM in response to mononafromca

    "Burn" is writing TO a DVD.

    FROM a DVD to the hard drive is "ripping" it.

    There are apps that will do it, some legal and some not.

    Roxio Toast is legal - payware.

    Apps that aren't - are usually free and illegal, and can't be recommended here.