Which software for dvd-backup?

[Friis]

Hi I've just bought a Pioneer A05 DVD-writer bulk version. I just have some questions:

1 Which firmware shall i use for the writer? heard that many people have updated their firmware

2 How do you update the firmware?

3 Which software do you use when backing-up DVDs?

4 Do you use the same software for ripping and burning?

Think that's all for now.... but I'll properbly be back with more questions later

Thanx Friis