[ale] DVD ripping tools & distro of choice?

[Scott Castaline]

On 03/23/2010 03:55 PM, Greg Clifton wrote:
> Scott, I have heard that a light coat of mayonnaise and wipe down of the
> disk can allow recovery of scratched DVDs (or at least CDs). Supposedly
> the optical characteristics of the oil+egg yolk+vinegar is pretty
> similar to the plastic of the CD.
> GC
>
And if that don't work, I do have ham and swiss in the fridge,,,,
But on a more serious note I seem to remember seeing that somewhere. I'm 
also thinking of getting one of those scratch removing machines like at 
Fry's or MicrCenter. Anyone use one of those or are they a waste of money?