DVD copying information...

[rubber2k1]

Can someone point me in the right direction on where i can find guides and information on how to copy DVD movies. Like what software i need, what type of writeable DVD drive i need, info on how to copy and stuff like that. any help is appreciated. Will these DVD-r discs work on DVD players? I have a TOshiba thats about a little over a year old and it wont play CD-R discs. Which makes me think it may not play DVD-Rs. any way thanks!