Extract DVDs for use in FCP

I am looking for a good, free DVD extractor that extracts into a Quicktime file for use in FCP.
I downloaded DVDxDV trial version and it pastes that name all over the file.
Thanks!
Steve

Mpeg Streamclip is good / free.

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