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Actually, never mind. ASF implies it uses the windows media streaming system (i originally read that as ASP) - it's designed so that you can't save, if I understand it correctly. Obnoxious.
There's almost certainly programs out there that let you capture ASF streams to something saveable, but it's almost certainly not worth the trouble.
I'm afraid most sites are gonna use the same system, though. Allmusic does, apparently.
ETA: I use the phrase "almost certainly" too much.
ETA2: Here are some WMP stream capturing programs, if you're interested in trying them out.
Also, there are programs that let you record whatever your soundcard is playing at the moment. I think that involves digital-to-analog-back-to-digital conversions, but the loss in sound quality might be acceptable for a ringtone....
Up until recently Walmart had 30s MP3s. It was a Cingular employee who told me about it. Too good to last.
Thanks Gris and Tommy. I'll see how much I really need it.
Anyone tried a frogpad? It makes my head hurt,because it's a new layout, but it does look kinda nifty.
Is it possible to scan over a network if the scanner software doesn't support it? (Yeah, stupid question....)
Scanner is HP Officejet 6210 all-in-one....
eta: Network is four XP computers, without server software (just file sharing).
eta²: Well, there's this: [link] $100 for business use....
Ooh! A Dell laptop suffers "a thermal incident." At least, that's what their what VP for corporate communications called it.
I've
finally
gotten my sister's laptop. I'm dressing it up for her.
So far my install list looks like:
- iTunes
- Office
- Trillian (basic)
- Opera
- Firefox
- the latest Flash plugin
She's not going to have a broadband connection--any recommendations for anything a not-intense computer user might like pre-installed? She's basically a web surfer, document creator, DVD watcher.
Oh! The latest Acrobat Reader.
Adaware. Spybot. Maybe VLC if it doesn't come with a good DVD player. Picasa if she likes pictures.
It came with an adblocker and spyware software. Big name commercial stuff, so I'm not that familiar.
Her Norton, for instance, expires in 60 days. If I had more time, I'd just uninstall it, and put AVG on, but I don't think I'll have a chance.
I've become so spoiled with broadband and informed choice that I can't think of the simple stuff.
Anyone know anything about this software: [link] I need to somehow figure out how to get my music from my iPod back into iTunes. Not only did I lose almost $200 worth of purchased music, but also many cds that I don't know where/when I copied them. Blech. This is a pain in the arse.
