NoGrayZone,
You’ve mentioned that you would like to be able to share some music on a cd with friends..I do this quite often..of course, this is merely a suggestion..but following these steps, shareing music with friends is quite easy..
First, download “FreeRip” (http://www.freerip.com/) then install it on your computer..this free software will rip any cd to any format..read the FreeRip Manual first if you aren’t familiar with this type of software. (The Manual is located under the Help Tab)
Most people can play Mp3 files, so; perhaps you can rip the music from the cd into the Mp3 format (at least 192 Kbps, anything lower than 192 Kbps will not sound as good as it might.)...
Now, once you’ve completed the rip.. you’ll have a nice collection of mp3 files..these are digital files, they can easily be transfered to anyone..
Now.. I simply ZIP all of these mp3 files into ONE file..I use WinRar, this is shareware, so doesn’t cost anything to use it.(actually, if you are familiar with ZIPPING files, any Zip software will do) to ZIP the complete album into ONE Zipped file.. (here’s the WinRar website = http://www.win-rar.com/download.html) Read the “Help topics” to learn how to use it properly..it’s easy to learn.)
I have a DROPBOX account..the DROPBOX software was created to share any file with anyone..it’s FREE software, anyone can store up to two gigs of material on the Dropbox server.(https://www.dropbox.com/)
After the album is ZIPPED into one file, then move the ZIPPED file to the Public folder in your DROPBOX account.
After the file is in the Public Folder, then; right click on the file, a dropdown menu will appear, click DROPBOX in the menu, then click “Copy Public Link”..
Open an E-mail to anyone you wish to share this album with.. (you can even share the link on Facebook..or any Instant Messanger program..) then paste the link you’ve just copied from DROPBOX into the e-mail.. then send the e-mail..see? This is really easy to do!
Yes, I agree; this seems like a lot of steps to complete, to simply share some music.. but, once you’ve done this a few times..it won’t seem hard to do at all.
Merry Christmas ! :>)
Thank you so much for your information. To me it sounded like Charlie Browns teacher.
However, I will try it.
Thanks again! =)
P.S. YOU will be the 1st one I try it on =).
I uninstalled it. I am NO tech person and someone with 1/2 a brain tech could probably do it for me.
But they wanted me to purchase something, which I hate, I don’t know what I am doing wrong, so I’d rather not do it.
But thanks for the advice!!!! =)