HandBrake

I'm on windows, so maybe this doesn't apply, but I had a problem using handbrake with anydvd. The rip would finish after 1 second. I found the solution on the anydvd forums (posted by user DrinkLyeAndDie): ...problem with LibDVDNav. In Handbrake go to Tools > Options > Advanced > under DVD Reading c...

I had never heard of handbrake until this post turned up in a google search. Handbrake worked great - it's a really nice program. And swiven's settings worked perfectly for me - plays just fine on XBMC and looks great. Now I can watch the final 3 hours of battlestar galactica tonight in near-HD!