Making copies of my DVD SlideShow?

If this isn't the right forum just let me know. I made a Family Tree slideshow in iPhoto and exported it to iDVD to burn. I sent it to a relative and now his sister wants a copy. Can he make a copy on his PC for her or am I going to have to do it?
Thanks for any help. TMagee

iDVD generated DVDs are not at all copy protected and technically you own the copyright on the disc. So they should be able to make as many copies as they need. If they can not figure out how to make the copy themselves, you can get the DVD back from them and make copies this way...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42724
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