How do you put a DVD on an iPod?

there are some free software that lets you do this like
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
http://www.ipod-video-converter.org/
but i havent personally tested any one of them

the one that i know works for sure and is really good is
Cucusoft DVD to iPOD converter http://www.cucusoft.com/dvd-to-ipod.asp#dvd2ipod
if you dont want to pay for cucusoft, just get the pirated version thats available over the torrents

MediaFork/Handbrake is a good choice. Free also. No need to steal.

http://handbrake.m0k.org/

A step by step from the always wonderful Lifehacker.

http://lifehacker.com/software/ipod/alpha-geek-copy-dvds-to-your-ipod-235150.php

I place my iPod on the table. Then I take the DVD out of the case and rest it so that it perches atop the iPod.

(I'm sorry, I couldn't resist).

Thanks so much for the info. Loving handbrake right now. tried it last night and was soooo happy. I have a 6 hr flight soon and now I will have entertainment. Godfather Iⅈ.

Funny andrew!