I have decided to also post this here (I wrote that for the front GOTD page) in case it does not appear in time for publication.
This software (WinX DVD Ripper Platinum 6.0) is a good little ripper and apart from the fact that it lacks a way to resize it (you only have the choice to minimize or close it on the upper right corner), it is easy to work with!
They offer a brief tutorial/User Guide here: http://www.winxdvd.com/help/how-to-use-dvd-ripper-platinum.htm
For those of you who also need a converter to go with it, Digiarty (the makers of this GOTD offer) have their own giveaway that runs until the 4TH of November for their WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe.
It was discovered (and indicated) by BuBBy in the forums!
Just go here to see the entry: http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/8421
(Never mind the title and scroll down for the details)
Or directly go to the giveaway page here: http://www.winxdvd.com/giveaway/
That software will add to the Platinum Ripper offer of today and give those who need it a complete set of tools to rip and convert.
And also to celebrate Halloween, there is also (just for today), a real alternative offered "for free" by Wondershare on their halloween offer page located here: http://www.wondershare.com/topic/halloween/
They are offering their Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate (a $65.95 value), it is a combination ripper/converter.
All you have to do to get it is click the the orange "Get the code now" button, fill in name and eMail (You can use a disposable service like yopmail (it works, I did exactly that myself) if you don't want to give too much details about yourselves) and in return, you get a license number by eMail.
After you have registered, do not not forget to click the download link (it's under the box image to the left) to get the program itself.
So that gives you three programs to work with and find which ones are the best for you, you can test them all and keep just one or just two (in the case of the WinX products as they complete each other).
These programs have the same terms and conditions as the GOTD of the day (Personnel usage, No upgrade path and No support)
Best regards
The Dragon (Paul)