Importing movies help

Im on a windows based pc and i was wondering how to import my dvds to my itunes and then onto my ipod, also, is there a way to do this for free?

On a Mac you would download a free program called handbrake or instant handbrake. It decodes, rips and reformats for ipod in one easy, simple step.
On a PC using windows you need a decrypter to decode and save to hard drive. Then you need a transcoder to convert it to iPod format. I have no idea what decrypter to use or if they are free. Possibly someone on the PC side of things has come up with an all in one and my info is out of date.
Good luck.

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