CloneCD with sub-channel data ticked on read and RAW-DAOA, Don't repair subchannel data on write should do the trick nicely. It's that simple for CD Gaes.

For DVD ripping, you have a bit of pain to go through and most members of theis Forum who have gone through that pain will expect you to do likewise until you are really stuck. The tutotials are always under refinement and the best turorials are on www.ps2ownz.com and respectable turotials on www.megagames.com.

For DVD copying, your friend will be lucky if you buy a Pioneer AO3 and make DVD-R copies with PrimoDVD.