Recommended mpeg workflow?

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how long does it take to convert a 1 hour DVD to Canopus avi?

Sorry for the delay. I don't visit these forums very often any more.

DVD2AVI works quickly. I'm sorry that I don't have hard numbers, but I am confident that it works at greater than realtime.

Of course, what I like about it is that it leaves me with AVI's which are so easy to edit.