Can I copy from VHS/TV to DVD?

I have some recordings on VHS tape that I would like to get put onto a DVD. How can I get this into my computer so I can copy it to a DVD? I have a VCR connected with my TV - Sony 60" Wega rear projection High Definition TV. What kind of connections do I need to copy it from the VHS tape to my computer????? I'm illiterate at this type of thing so need some simple directions. Is there a program I can edit it in? Like iDVD or iMovie??? Any and all help is greatly appreciated! THANKS! Gary

I have copied over VHS and DVD material into my computer for editing, and it isn't hard. What IS required is a digital recorder/camcorder (now less than $300, and anybody playing with video editing really ought to have one). First, record your old material onto a DV tape (I use Digital8, but any format will work), using whatever inputs exist on the recording device (I've used both the S-Video and composite connections). The reason for doing this is digitize the video (and audio). Once you've done this intermediate step, you can import your material via firewire into iMovie or Final Cut, or whatever editing software you use.
The VHS and DVD footage I've used is all home movie material. There are copyright issues involved in most commercial video out there, but that's another topic. I haven't noted any major degradation to the original video quality.

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[5 Ways to Copy Music OFF your iPod and onto iTunes|http://www.metaphoriclabs.com/articles/5-ways-to-copy-music-off-your-ipo d-windows-mac-os-x>
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