Making my own DVD Rips?

[aktick]

I don't wanna invest in a DVD Burner, and was wondering if I could rip dvd games myself, and how easy it'd be? Would you need to know much about programming or anything like that? Also, I plan on getting the no-solder rmod for v5 ps2s, and have heard it won't play games over 74 minutes. Would I be able to make them less than 74 mins by ripping my own? Just curious, send me to some FAQs or something if you want...thanks.