if i get a dvd-rw drive can i burn regular dvds as long as i use the software that is provided with the system or will i need either special software or crack codes or anything? i just want to copy dvds that are commercially released...thanks for any help.
need special program. DVD X Copy is the only program for the layman I think. You can't make a copy of a copy and all copies are watermarked if you use the program. review http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/howto/story/0,24330,3417209,00.html
i don't think so. you'll probably need one that can play dvd-Rs. some software/burners are for DVD+R/RW, others DVD-R/RW and others yet are DVD+-R/RW If your software can only burn DVD+R, look on the cover of the blank dvd... if it says DVD - or +-, it won't work in your burner.
well my goal of course is just to ripoff blockbuster after spending five bucks to rent a movie etc, i just meant i wouldn't be burning any home movies or anything. thanks for the suggestions, i just haven't heard much about this before. i figured like how you can copy tapes on a vhs you could copy dvds, but i guess doing that easily might be off in the future. thanks for all of the help you guys.