Techie Mark Pilgrim posts instructions on how to rip a DVD movie to your iPod and iTunes using free software Handbrake. This way, instead of having to pack your copy of Lord of the Rings for your flight to Europe, just put it on your 'pod and go. Or bring it over to a friend's house, hook up the iPod to their TV and enjoy.
HOWTO Rip DVD Movies To Your iPod Using Free Software [via Brad]