If you have a DVD rom drive in your system, then simply run FlaskMPEG and compress the DVD movie onto a smaller, CD-writable size. If you have an set top DVD player, then you want to capture with a card. The best are the expensive RT2000 from Matrox or the DV500 from Pinnacle Systems. ATI offers an alright solution in the Radeon AIW, but be warned while ATI has innovative and alright products, they are heavily dragged down by their TERRIBLE customer service and drivers. hope this helps