poncho22: Yeah, perhaps you're new to DVD ripping, but it's extremely processor-intensive and even a dual 2GHz G5 will ONLY get you *almost* realtime encoding, typically. Also, don't bother with Quicktime when playing divx avi's- use Videolan Client (VLC).
I've been using HandBrake for my ripping lately but have been seeking more control (otherwise that app is outstanding) so I will try this app.