It is a common fact that DVDs require specialized software and hardware in order to be played, so users often rely on converting them to other formats that are supported by more software utilities.
AVI is one of the most popular video formats at the moment, therefore ripping DVDs to this format will allow users to enjoy their movies regardless the PC they use.
One will even have the possibility to export the DVD subtitles into an external file that can be used in synchronization with the AVI video.
Before ripping the DVD to AVI videos, users will be able to use some of the converters to playback their disc.