Roxio Crunch compresses the videos into iPod-ready movie files.
While free alternatives exist, Crunch is well worth its price tag
for its simplicity and its intuitive interface. DVDs often include
many video files, so Crunch shows you preview frames of each one to
help you find what you're looking for. You can also use the length
information to help identify the main video.
Choose the correct format for your iPod in the pop-up window.
iPod Standard is a good option for most video-capable iPods.
Depending on your PC's speed and the length of the movie, the video
will take an hour or two to encode.
Note: This link takes you to the vendor's site, where you
can download the latest version of the software.
--Zack Stern