whoo-hoo!

to put more music on it, though! Got some video podcasts and some games, but I need more!

to find a good program for ripping DVD to iPod so he can catch up on some movies during the commute.

do you use Mac? If so, Handbrake is wonderful...

if not, I think Quicktime Pro can do the job

not used Mac in about 8 years. Separating from Apple was a messy divorce (not that it prevents me from buying iPod).

hoping to find a ripping program that's freeware ...

cheap like that.