A very similar way of doing it using different software.
Firstly rip the DVD using DVD Decrypter, you just need to selct the main IFO files which the software will do for you.
Convert to MP4 using SUPER which has a load of formats and has a actual MP4 for IPOD setting as there are differences between MP4 files.
Its also orth dropping the resolution of the file as unless you are outputting them to a telly there is nothing to be gained by running them at a higher res than the ipod screen (320 x 240?)
http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/
http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html
I used them both having never done any video stuff and it all worked straight off for filling the Ipod with films....