Starting from scratch

Will i need to patch the game, i have a plextor writer and i dont need to patch ps1 games.
ANSWER: If you use CloneCD for CD games you won't need to patch the games

Will i need to rip the games and dvd's,if so where would i fing a rip program?
ANSWER: Good luck to you if you want to rip games. Search the firum under "DVD Rip" and you'll find plenty of advice and the names of download sites. Good tutorials at PS2OWNZ.COM

Do i need special cd recordables, or can i just use the normal 700 meg cd-r's?
ANSWER: The 700 megs are fine

Can i copy dvd movies with clone cd, or does clone copy just the games?
ANSWER: No. CloneCD only copies CDs.