Can I download from itunes in mp3 format?

[sbj405]

I thought the answer was yes. Set preferences as such, but I got a m4p file. Do I need to convert that? Argggghhhh..

[Deja Q]

1. Dunno how you can...

There may be a legal for-pay converter... but that would defeat the purpose of itunes.

There's a new law in France that deals with this issue... Apple may pull out of France because of it...

[sbj405]

2. Well that sucks. I just paid $10 for an album I can't listen to.

I guess I can burn it to a cd and then rip it, but there's no convenience in that. I'll just order the actual cds from amazon. I guess this is why several years later, I still don't get itunes.

[evirus]

3. yah thats the only "free" way to do it

kind of a hassle, only bought something on i tunes once, know you know why it was only once

[sbj405]

4. Got any other pay download sites recommendations?

Used to belong to emusic, but not enough of the artists I wanted.

[mike_c]

5. that's what I do-- it's still cheaper by quite a bit...

...and I want backups anyway. I just routinely burn every CD I buy from iTunes-- I use a Linux mini-itx computer for a music server, not an iPod, so I burn 'em, then rip on the music server.