Audio Systems: dvd storage, personal dvd collection, mac the ripper

Question
Is there a way to store a large number of dvds on a system. That way I don't have to load a dvd everytime we want to watch a movie

Answer
There are lots of DVD ripping programs out there. The big question is in the legalities of "archiving" your own personal DVD collection for playback on a central media server.

You can just google "dvd ripping software" and you'll be given over 15 million results. I personally use Mac the ripper (mac only) so I can then convert them for my iPod.