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New to the world of MP3? Having trouble downloading MP3s from various places around the net? Want to find some great free MP3s to download? Check here for all the info you need, on a page geared towards MP3 novices.

How to listen to MP3s (Windows)
Winamp is the most popular software choice for mp3 players, and it's now FREEWARE. Download it from their site.

How to listen to MP3s (Mac)
Try downloading the shareware program Macamp (SHAREWARE $5) from their official website.

I downloaded an MP3, and it sounds all garbled.
You might have what's called a "cooked" MP3. This happens from time to time during download (usually with Netscape). PC users can download the program Uncook95.

How to create your own MP3s (Mac)
Soundjam is an all-in-one program that will allow you to convert music directly from CD to MP3 format. Alternately, you could download a demo of the program MPegger

How to create your own MP3s (Windows)
Visit the Audiograbber website and download this shareware program that takes care of all the dirty work for you. You can download the free demo version for a 17 day trial.

Browser gets confused when trying to download MP3s
The mp3.com site provides info on how to set up Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator to deal with MP3s. Offers help for both Mac's and Pc's.

What is an MP3?
A good, informative page from Oddmusic.com, that provides fairly low-tech explanations of exactly what an mp3 is, and how it works.

What are "Skins"?
The "Second World of Creative Gadgets" page explains all about what skins for your MP3 player are, and offers a program for download (Windows95/98) that helps make them.

Where can I find free MP3s to download?
Ahhh... the question everyone wants to know. Jtronic.com has a good list of links to MP3 sites. And, of course, be sure to check out the MP3 and Tab of the Day.

Best MP3 player for Windows?
Having trouble deciding which MP3 player you should use for on your computer? Visit the MPEG Player Comparison Page for an easy-to-read chart documenting the pluses and minuses of each.

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