DVD to iPod but no DVD drive... please read

I just got Peter Gabriel's DVD compilation of music videos, and I want to put a few onto my iPod. two problems:
1) I don't have a DVD drive, but my room-mate does.
2) He can't get the DVD conversion software he has to work (and I know nothing about that sort of thing).
So... what's the best and cheapest (preferably FREE) way to
1) get a music video (or three) onto his computer
2) convert it to a readable format for my computer/iTunes/iPod
3) get it onto my computer
4) put it on my iPod?
It must be possible... help?
Thanks in advance!

Well, it sort of worked. Now the problem seems to be that the DVD has surround sound, and for some reason that's what got ripped and converted, so when I listen in headphones, I'm only hearing 2 of 5 tracks. Any suggestions? Did I miss something along the way?

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