Re: [gNewSense-users] Welcome Damian

[Karl Goetz]

Peter Rock wrote:
>> The only additional packages I have installed beyond the base "off the
>> disc" installation are Thunderbird (I don't need Evolution ll PIM
>> functionality), Seahorse key manager, network-manager, Gnomebaker, and
>> the ugly pack for Gstreamer (I have a lot of .mp3 files left over from
>> when I was using Window$, sorry...).
>>     
>
> You can use a program like Audacity (sudo apt-get install audacity) to
> convert your .mp3s to .oggs. I don't think this process requires
> non-free software. If I'm mistaken, please someone let me know.
>   
it would be easier to use a CLI application, then batch convert the mp3s
to ogg.
*however* converting mp3=> ogg is a lossy conversion (you will loose
sound quality).
If possible, rerip the cds you ripped (of course if you bought the mp3s
online, you cant do that).
kk
> Welcome Damian, to the world of free software!
>
> Peter.
> (http://gnuosphere.blogspot.com)
>   

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Karl Goetz
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