Splitting a disc?

[Midnight_Man]

Hi everyone, sorry to be asking newbie questions, but I have to learn somehow & sometime!

I own quite a number of DVD's which are actually from TV show series, so there are 4 (or sometimes 6) episodes per disc.

I understand how I can rip the disc to my HDD using DVD Decrypter (I've done it in the past).

I am of the belief that Gordion Knot (or Auto GK) will allow me to turn the ripped content into Windows Media (or something similar).

See - I'm in the process of setting up an HTPC, and I have a network to attach it to.

What I'd really *love* to do, is to rip each episode to a separate file (Windows Media, or DivX), and I can then program a menu system for myself - this way, when I wish to watch an episode, I can go straight to it.

But, what I don't get, is how to "separate" the individual episodes after ripping from the DVD? Or, is this done prior to ripping?

And, if anyone has better suggestion or ideas for converting, I will listen with great interest!

Thanks to all for any help or assistance!

[CWR03]

Gordian Knot and AutoGK don't output Windows Media or anything similar, but DivX or XviD should suit your purposes.

To separate episodes, decrypt in .IFO mode. YOu should see a list of individual episodes in the PGC window.

[Midnight_Man]

Thanks for the tips, I'm experimenting now :)

Hugely appreciated (and yes, I see about .ifo mode, I have now extracted each episode - thanks!)