PS2 vs. XBox backups

[Arbanak]

Just to be sure I understand...If I buy a premodded PS2 system (let's say with the Messiah 2), then I will be able to make backup copies of the original game DVDs on my PC DVD-RW drive, thereby storing the original DVDs safely away. I will not need to do anything else like networking the PS2 to my PC. Is that all correct?

Is there a ripping/burning program(s) that work best for this task?

Thanks.