www.makemkv.com

It activated for me when I entered the code from the link I edited into my original post (probably after you posted).

And What an awesome program it is

I understand makeMKV is freeware/shareware/buyware but I can't find a way to try it at all.
I've downloaded the latest version off your site and it says it's expired and asks for a registration key.
if it's as good as reviews suggest I'll happily buy it, but I'm not offered that option either ...