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Transcoding Optical Media in Linux

We test two candidates for viewing and converting video DVDs and Blu-ray discs, HandBrake and MakeMKV, and point out legal hurdles.

By  Erik Bärwaldt
Updated / Published 17 min read
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Figure 1: A Blu-ray burner usually has two laser diodes.

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  • Erik Bärwaldt

    Erik Bärwaldt is a self-employed IT admin and technical author living in the United Kingdom. He writes for several IT magazines.