BURNING CDS

hello

are you trying to burn ogg format?

Hi there and thanks for your email.
No I'm importing an ordinary audio cd into Linux which does this in ogg
format I think. But I want to burn the music to mp3 or Linux equivalent
and can't do it. When I've tried I'm told burn successful, but it won't
play on any mp3 player.
Any ideas. Thanks a lot.
David

On Fri, 2008-07-25 at 05:08 +0000, Bhavani Shankar wrote:
> Your question #40191 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/40191
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Bhavani Shankar requested for more information:
> hello
>
> are you trying to burn ogg format?
>

You have tow solutions :
1) Convert ogg files to mp3 before you burn them (many tools can do that)
2) Rip the audio cd directly in mp3 (you can use lame or other tools)

in the two cases you can search google to have more details.

Hi Nizar and thanks very much.
I have been able to rip, but as I don't understand the process it
doesn't work.
Are you saying that once the audio music in the computer in ogg format
you cannot convert it somehow before burning as mp3?
Regards,

On Fri, 2008-07-25 at 08:53 +0000, Nizar Kerkeni wrote:
> Your question #40191 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/40191
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Nizar Kerkeni proposed the following answer:
> You have tow solutions :
> 1) Convert ogg files to mp3 before you burn them (many tools can do that)
> 2) Rip the audio cd directly in mp3 (you can use lame or other tools)
>
> in the two cases you can search google to have more details.
>

David, your mp3 player can play only mp3 files.
Files on your computer are in ogg (is it the case ?)
so you have to convert them to mp3 (see soundconverter in synaptic)
after that you can burn them to CD.

Nizar thanks for your message. Just returned from hols, thus the delay.
When I put in an audio cd and import the music to the computer it says
the title and .ogg (the format I suppose). I then want to burn a CD with
many selected tracks as mp3 and just don't know how to do it. Had no
luck at all?
Can you help? Any ideas.
Thanks

On Fri, 2008-07-25 at 09:33 +0000, Nizar Kerkeni wrote:
> Your question #40191 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/40191
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Nizar Kerkeni proposed the following answer:
> David, your mp3 player can play only mp3 files.
> Files on your computer are in ogg (is it the case ?)
> so you have to convert them to mp3 (see soundconverter in synaptic)
> after that you can burn them to CD.
>

Use WinFF. This program converts various audio and video formats to whatever format you desire. I believe you will find it in your Synaptics Package Manager but, if not, go here < http://www.winff.org/ > and download the appropriate one for Ubuntu.

In the box labeled "Convert to ... " select "Audio" and then, in the box to the right of that box, select whichever format you want (in your case it would be "MP3" but you could also convert directly to "WAV for CD," saving you a step.

This is an excellent program. I hope this helps you and that you are successful in your endeavors.

Thanks for this info. I cant download as there are several versions and
I don't know which one I need for Ubuntu Hardy. When I click on one of
them up pops a message couldnt be opened associated helper doesnt
exist. Change the association in your preferences. I'm clueless as to
what this means????
Thanks,

On Thu, 2008-07-31 at 23:28 +0000, Lawrence H. Bulk wrote:
> Your question #40191 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/40191
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Lawrence H. Bulk proposed the following answer:
> Use WinFF. This program converts various audio and video formats to
> whatever format you desire. I believe you will find it in your Synaptics
> Package Manager but, if not, go here < http://www.winff.org/ > and
> download the appropriate one for Ubuntu.
>
> In the box labeled "Convert to ... " select "Audio" and then, in the box
> to the right of that box, select whichever format you want (in your case
> it would be "MP3" but you could also convert directly to "WAV for CD,"
> saving you a step.
>
> This is an excellent program. I hope this helps you and that you are
> successful in your endeavors.
>

Then just go to your Synaptics Package Manager. Click on "Search" and, when the search box opens, type in "winff" (without the quotes). Install it. You will then find it at or near the bottom of your "Sound & Video" section in "Applications."

This program is straightforward to use and it will convert many types of audio/video files to that which you want.

By the way, you didn't investigate the WinFF Home Page sufficiently. Click on "Downloads" (at the top of the page) and you will be take to this page:

< http://www.winff.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=54 >

and you would then download the Debian/Ubuntu package for i386 or AMD64, depending on the processor in your computer.

Full documentation is also provided here (though you don't really need it - the program is that simple to use!).

I hope this helps you.

Hi Lawrence, Tried to download from the home page but up pops the same
message as before - "/tmp/winff-0.33-i386deb could not be opened,
because the associated helper application does not exist. Change the
association in your preferences." I don't know how to change the
association in preferences????? Any ideas?
I also checked in Synaptic as you suggested and typed in winff, but it
didn't find anything installed.
Back to square one again I am afraid. Thanks for your help though.

On Fri, 2008-08-01 at 13:15 +0000, Lawrence H. Bulk wrote:
> Your question #40191 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/40191
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Lawrence H. Bulk proposed the following answer:
> Then just go to your Synaptics Package Manager. Click on "Search" and,
> when the search box opens, type in "winff" (without the quotes). Install
> it. You will then find it at or near the bottom of your "Sound & Video"
> section in "Applications."
>
> This program is straightforward to use and it will convert many types of
> audio/video files to that which you want.
>
> By the way, you didn't investigate the WinFF Home Page sufficiently.
> Click on "Downloads" (at the top of the page) and you will be take to
> this page:
>
> <
> http://www.winff.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=54
> >
>
> and you would then download the Debian/Ubuntu package for i386 or AMD64,
> depending on the processor in your computer.
>
> Full documentation is also provided here (though you don't really need
> it - the program is that simple to use!).
>
> I hope this helps you.
>

Okay, Here we go. FIRST, go to "System" (at the left top of the screen), "Administration," "Software Sources."

In the first screen (Ubuntu Software), make sure everything is checked. Also make sure that "Download From" is set to "Main Server."

In the second screen (Third-Party Software), make sure everything EXCEPT the first item (cdrom: ...) is checked.

In the third screen (Updates) make sure all of the first four selections are checked. Just below that (in Automatic Updates) make sure "Daily" is selected. "Only notify about available updates" should be selected. And in "release upgrade," select "Long-term support releases only."

At this time, you can ignore the last two tabs.

After you've done all this, go here:

< https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Medibuntu >

and CAREFULLY READ everything on the page. Do NOT attempt to do anything until you have read this page AT LEAST TWICE and fully comprehend the instructions. They are NOT hard to accomplish - but you MUST be fastidious and conscientious about following the instructions.

When you feel you are ready to attempt the installation of Medibuntu (and you are confident that you understand what you are doing), THEN follow the instructions given on the page.

Note that you do NOT have to type in all the instructions into the terminal (which you will find under Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal) - you can "cut" and "paste" the instructions printed on the page (the ones appropriate for your machine and OS, in your case, I believe, Hardy). Further note that while cutting is the same as always, you MUST bring your cursor into the terminal and right click and then left click on Paste. Control-V (the common shortcut for pasting) does not work in the terminal.

I suggest IGNORING the "optional" step "remove the non-free components." You do NOT want to remove them!

Also follow the instructions for COMPLETE installation. There is no need to try to install individual programs.

Go slowly and go carefully and you should have no trouble. Make sure that you pick a time to do all this when you won't be interrupted or distracted.

I know all the above works - I only recently did it myself!

Once you have Medibuntu installed, go back to that System -> Adminstration -> Software Sources. In the second screen (Third-Party Software) you will see two (2) options for Medibuntu. They will be unchecked. Place a check mark by BOTH of them to select them.

Now you are (almost) ready to go.

Go back into your Synaptics Package Manager and Search for WinFF. THIS time you should find it there! Place a check mark next to it, select any sub-programs that may need to be installed (if any), and click on Apply. This will install the WinFF program which you will then find under Applications -> Sound & Video -> WinFF.

Proceed with the program.

Now there is one more thing I'm going to suggest to you. Go here:

< http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=766683&highlight=comprehensive+media >

and read this VERY carefully. In fact, I suggest printing it so you will have it at hand for reference whenever necessary.

Note that this page too has installation instructions for Medibuntu but I think you'll find it easier from the Medibuntu page itself. But you do not necessarily have to do what I did - if you feel more comfortable installing these multimedia programs from this Comprehensive Guide, feel free to do so.

There are MANY audio and video codecs available and, if you plan to work with CDs or DVDs, you should have all of them.

The key, of course, is to READ, RE-READ, and RE-RE-READ - as many times as needed - until you are confident that you understand all of it.

Do not feel "pressured" into actually trying the reading, comprehending, and installation all in one sitting. Take your time and, as I said above, when you are actually going to effect the installation, make certain that you have PLENTY of uninterrupted time with no distractions.

Does all this sound complicated? Well it is! In Windows, for example, you just BUY a program, install it, and 8 times out of 10 it works just fine. They key item here is that you BUY the program. You pay money for it. With Windows, you pay and pay and pay -- it never ends (and the programs don't always work or conflict with something else on your system, thus wasting your money). With Ubuntu Linux it's all free - but you must put some effort into it.

I think you'll find that effort to be well rewarded. I have been using Ubuntu only since the beginning of June this year. There is A LOT that I do not know. But I HAVE learned much - by reading (The Ubuntu Linux Bible by William von Hagen is useful for generalities - not "specifics" - note that a new edition is planned for October this year) and studying the forums. I spend a little time every day on the two forums of which I'm aware:

< http://ubuntuforums.org/index.php > and, of course, this one.

I find them EXTREMELY useful and helpful.

I know this is a long reply and the processes are, as I said, complicated (but NOT really hard or incomprehensible!). And again, as I said, I myself did all of this recently and everything worked on the first try and continues to work perfectly. I am constantly amazed at the possibilities of the Ubuntu Linux operating system.

I hope this reply is helpful to you and you are successful in its implementation.