rikytik, if U are talking about doing dvd backup and store it using divX codecs..
well linux has the answer to your problems.. Yes|| you must try transcode the DEFINITIVE video editing tool..
http://www.theorie.physik.uni-goetti...ich/transcode/
I've managed to compile,instal and use it on some dvd; so if U need help, pm me
***EDIT:some spelling