Video Import from a homemade CD

Greetings:
OS: 10.4.11
iMovieHD 6.0.3
Homemade Video files to import: .BUP, .IFO and .VOB's
Problem(s)
1. Operator Ignorance, inexperience and general thickheadedness
2. Would like to import a handful of video files from a CD to an iMovie production. Seems my trusty MacBook can't 'parse' these files. I have searched several purchased manuals but apparently don't know the keywords to unlock the process.
Thanks so much for your help! I stand ready to add you to my Christmas list!
Fentible–Tidy as you go!

You will also need the Apple Quicktime MPEG2 component for MPEG Streamclip to work.
A simpler solution is DVDxDV. It will convert the VOB files to editable DV for $25 complete.
Good luck.
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