www.makemkv.com

Hello!
I would like to know if it is enough to install Makemkv to make backups of e.g. a UHD, so that it can be run from a NAS without copy protection.

I use a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-S13U drive under EndeeavourO's Linux.

Many thanks in advance.

MfG R.Lehmeier

Yes.

In order to rip a 4K UHD, the optical drive has to support LibreDrive.

A Pioneer S13U might or might not support LibreDrive depending on the firmware. If the firmware is too new, it won't work.

Ok, if I don't need any special software, firmware, extra files etc. for my UHD drive and the copies run without copy protection on any computer, then I'll probably give it a try.

I want to back up all my Blurays and UHDs and then watch them via a NAS on the TV or with VLC on the computer.

Now I just have to find a way to pay with Paypal.

You can (likely) backup blurays without special firmware, and you can (likely) flash the firmware on your drive to get both bluray & UHD disks working.

The best part is that makemkv is free & you can likely use it almost forever without paying. I purchased my copy after years of using it once I was in a more stable financial position due to simply enjoying the product & wanting to support the dev, but at no point are you really forced into it.