Back Up copies of DVDs

Have a simple question which I can not figure out for myself! How do i back up a DVD ie one which is dual layer therefore higher capacity than 4.7GB onto a single layer disc? I have Toast 6 Titanium and when I go to back my DVDs up I get a message saying the disc does not have enough space. I have a dual layer burner but as the dual layer dvds are expensive i don't wish to use this route. I presume I need extra software to do this, if so what is the best option and order in which i need to approach it. Thanks!

Transfer the contents of the Dual layer to your hard drive first and then see the file(s) will fit onto the 4.6 or so GB of the single layer DVD.
If your trying to rip dual layer DVD movies, change the region codes, decode the Macrovision copy protection, downsize the content to fit onto a single layer DVD, you'll have to look for software that does this at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.com (takes hours and isn't 100% perfect)
Just to let you know violating copy protection schemes is a crime in most countries, check with your local laws before proceeding or selling the results.
Also you'll burn DVD's a whole lot faster if you have as much RAM as possible.

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