MP3's - How?

The honest way is to import your own CDs to a computer convert to MP3s and stuff a load on a CD.

The dishonest way is to download limewire

Hi

Listen to it maybe.
Can you explain more what you want, i have a mp3 player and do a lot with it.

Maria

Hi,

If you want too convert your cd's to mp3, you need a program for it, you can download that from internet.
Maria

Maria,
Basicaly I'm completely in the dark where MP3's are concerned. I've heard of them, but thats where it ends. And if my new portable wasn't MP3 compatible I wouldn't be thinking about it now.
I don't know if I pay to download them or whether they're free (though I'm pretty sure you get nothing for free). Will I notice a huge difference to CD?
I presently take around 12-20 CD's on holiday. It would be a great idea to convert some to MP3 and burn onto just 1 disc. But again, I don't know how.
I'll probably think about it for a while and then stick to what I know, unless somebody can show how painless it could be.
Again, thanks in advance.

Steve O.

steve get an ipod and stop pissing around FFS

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Originally posted by garyi:
The honest way is to import your own CDs to a computer convert to MP3s and stuff a load on a CD.

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sorry Gary, but this is also illegal in the UK. The only 'honest' way is to buy them from an online provider.
As if...


Steve, download this ripper. install, stick in a music cd and it will create your mp3s. Assemble about 10 cds worth of mp3s (whatever it takes to make around 700Mb) and burn them onto a new cd. Stick this cd into your mp3 player.

John

Can you elaborate on the "The only 'honest' way is to buy them from an online provider. " ?

I have only ever made compilations from Album / CD that I own. Was under the impression that this was ok as I had already purchased the music. May be different on your side of the pond?

Don't quite make sense to me....

regards,

michael

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Originally posted by mykel:
John

Can you elaborate on the "The only 'honest' way is to buy them from an online provider. " ?

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under UK copyright laws you're NOT entitled to make a copy for personal use. Not sure about Canada but in the US is legal so you can always cross the border to make your copies

and no, it doesn't make sense but that's the music industry for you. Of course it will only be a problem if someone gets bored enough to start policing it.

Hi,

Download Ripper and you can put your CDS in MP3, .
So you dont have to take 12-20 cds with you.
I do download everything for free on the internet. and when i like the song, i go too the shop and listen the cd and most of the time i buy it.
Some shops in Holland also so selling MP3 cds.

i hope i can help you.

Maria

You can download MP3s legally and free from many places. It's just that the music available might not always be what you want to listen to. A good place to start is: Amazon.

As for copying your own CDs, I suspect most people would argue that it is morally justified because it does not deprive the record company of income they might otherwise have had. It certainly seems, to me, more justifiable than recording music from the radio (other than for time-shifting).

Thanks to everybody that posted helpful replies. The CD to MP3 route looks favourite at the moment and is one I will be investigating further.

Regards,
Steve O.

PS
Garyi, if I wanted an ipod then I'd buy one. All I wanted to do was explore an avenue opened by my newly purchased portable. If you can't be constructive I'd really appreciate it if you stayed quiet.

Steve I was only playing no need to get your knickers in a twist.

However you can download itunes from the apple store which is free and will rip CDs, you can then simply drag them out of itunes into your MP3 player, which ever ones you want.