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What are mp3 files?

Mp3 files are a compressed audio file that reduces the file size of an audio file thus making them faster to download. They also take up less hard drive space. Although by compressing the file you lose some quality, it is negligible to most people.

How do I listen to them?

You can listen to mp3 files on your computer using Windows Media Player or virtually any media player that comes installed on a computer these days. If you are having trouble playing the files, you may need to download a windows update or possibly update your operating system. This will only be the case if you are running Windows 95 or older.

Can I put the files on a CD?

Actually, you can make two different kinds of CDs from mp3 files if you have a CD Recorder (“Burner”) in your computer and some kind of CD recording software installed. Using the software that came with you CD Burner (probably Roxio Easy CD Creator or Nero Burning ROM) you can choose from several options for making audio CDs. You can make a CD that can be played in most portable, home or automobile CD players or you can make an “mp3 CD” which can be played on many late model car CD Players and most recently purchased home or portable DVD and CD players. The first type you are familiar with. They are like the music CDs you purchase new. These CDs hold 80 minutes of audio. However, if you have a player that will play mp3 audio CDs, they will allow you to listen to anywhere from 5 to 10 times as much on a single CD. Whateve software you use it should guide you through the different processes.