Software Recommendations Needed

[Ben.Quo]

I want two pieces of software and I wondered if any of you would be able to help me or recommend me some software. Free software would be preferred.

The first piece of software I need is a program that can rip or record MP3 off a DVD. I have a Music Concert DVD and I want to rip some music tracks from it.

The second piece of software I need is a converter that can convert any and all types of videos. From the rarer .FLV to the more popular .MPEG formats, I want a program that converts them all and that converts them reliably. I understand that getting this kind of software with these kind of expectations for free is a bit of a big ask, so please recommend the best.

Thankyou in advance for all your guidance.

[Harrie]

Admittedly I'm not the best person to answer here. But MediaCoder has caught my eye more than once and I wonder if it might be worthwhile for you? Free.

http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/index.htm

WorldStart likes it:

http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/3537

[TechDave]

I want two pieces of software and I wondered if any of you would be able to help me or recommend me some software. Free software would be preferred.

The first piece of software I need is a program that can rip or record MP3 off a DVD. I have a Music Concert DVD and I want to rip some music tracks from it.

The second piece of software I need is a converter that can convert any and all types of videos. From the rarer .FLV to the more popular .MPEG formats, I want a program that converts them all and that converts them reliably. I understand that getting this kind of software with these kind of expectations for free is a bit of a big ask, so please recommend the best.

Thankyou in advance for all your guidance.

Check your PM's.