What software should I use to rip CD's to mp3?

self/vanity | 12/29/2005 | self

[JosephW]

I bought my wife an MP3 player for Christmas, but really don't know what software to use to rip the CD's that we have into MP3 file format. I'd appreciate any recommendations, preferably something that doesn't cost (gratis from the writer of the code, not pirated).

Thanks in advance

[JosephW]

You would think that I would know this, but I deal mainly in the very technical side of network security, not the luxury side of computer use.

[Terpfen]

iTunes rips CDs, as does Exact Audio Copy and Easy CD-DA Extractor. iTunes is probably the most user-friendly, while I personally like Easy CD-DA Extractor.

[CarrotAndStick]

iTunes is good. Use atleast 192 kbps bitrate.

[Glenn]

ou might use a phone to call a friend who cares. Get off of here!!

Aw. Now was that nice?

[Falconspeed]

iTunes seems great for both Mac and Windows.

[TheBigB]

Mybonnie...member since 12/29/2005

Troll.

[FrogMom]

I use iTunes - set up for 320 stereo.

[Jeff Chandler]

Vanities, vanities...

[MississippiMan]

MusicMatch Jukebox is pretty friendly, as well.

MM

[mwyounce]

Another vote for iTunes!

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

[technomage]

I use Nero and have had no problems over the years. Not free, but not expensive either.

[Coyoteman]

Troll.

You called that one right. Account banned or suspended.

[Hank Rearden]

My CDs are ripped to 128k WMA format for my Zen Touch player, because it has the quality of 192k MP3 at 2/3 the storage space. Unless you have pristine hearing, that's plenty good enough. Windows Media Player does this just fine, but there are others out there. Some others seem to like Ogg Vorbis (sp?), but I haven't tried it.

Plus, I don't fall into the Macmoonie orthodoxy.

You didn't say what computer platform you're using; hope you're not trapped in Steveworld.

[Tribune7]

iTunes

[JennysCool]

I'll second that Nero recommendation!

[kjam22]

If you use itunes you're creating the apple version of an mp3. Great if you're puting it on an ipod.

[Glenn]

Plus, I don't fall into the Macmoonie orthodoxy.

Geez, Hank. Let go. Come on over to the dark side. You'll enjoy it. Really.

[Dolphy]

The MP3 players I'm familiar with usually recommend what software to use. I used Windows Media Player recently to load some music on a MP3 player I was giving as a gift...it worked really nicely. Easy to convert, recognized the player without a hitch and was one click away from adding the music to the player. I don't remember iTunes going that smoothly first try :)