iTunes

okay so today someone asked me how to convert iTunes downloaded music to MP3 Format. I know i have actually searched the internet trying to find some means of free or opensource software to convert Apples encrypted (protected) MPEG4 format. In all the searches i have only come to dead ends or softwear that requires me to listen to the song through its entirty while it records it in MP3 Format. sure i wouldnt mind doing that when i want to listen to the song but it can prove timly if i have to sit and listen to 22 tracks one by one.

With all that said.

there is a way with iTunes that dont take as long but would require you to Sacrafice one CD-R.

1.Burn all your tracks you want to conver to CD in iTunes. (make new cd with your music)
2.Rip the Music tracks you just burnt to MP3 Format.

and thats it. two simple steps. Some people may think of this way as time consuming but i find it sorta a win win situation. you have a new CD you can take with you in the Car, and you have your MP3s you wanted. savvy?

just to let you know

there is a guy i have heard about who when he was 15 he Cracked the Encrypted algorithm used in DVD protection. well this doot he Claims to have Reverse Engineerd FairPlay, Appls DRM encryption tech that prevents users from playing iTunes Tracks on Unauthorized Computers.. well hes 22 now and his name is.. Jon Lech Johansen dubed 'DVD Jon'.

okay enough of that....