Converting Mpeg-2 (DVD) to a simple Mpeg-1 file

I have a legal client who would like an mpeg-1 file made from a DVD. Is there anyone out there who can help me find a software solution to this for Mac OS-X, Yes I'm aware of many programs for windows that do this, but I only use mac. I've been using PixieDV to convert in real time, but I would like to convert in the computer......Any help would be greatly appreciated

I'd not disagree with other advice given here, but'd have to agree with Thomas...
To paraphrase:
You might suggest to your client that ANYTHING would be a much better option than MPEG 1.
I think we should really be trying to wean clients OFF the D*mn format....
If you must have it, your hardware is going to be a lot faster than software and - if the product is good, the output should bethe best you're likely to get with MPEG-1.
That said, there are many Mac/*NIX tools that'll do (almost) anything you need in ripping, decrypting, decoding, transcoding, join, split, fix, mux, demux... Discussion, Google and searches on sites like versiontracker will help a lot.
best wishes...

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