Ripping CD's

[deso]

Does anyone know how to rip an audio CD (to MP3) so that it comes out as one big file rather than separate tracks?

[ACtheTROLL]

your ripper should have a setting to identify breaks between tracks ... change the setting to a gap of 5 mins ... and you'll get one long track with no breaks

alternatively if you only have "auto"

rip as usual ... then use MP3 Mate to join the tracks

[deso]

Thanks for that - I'm using Nero 7 but I can't find the option you described. Can you recommend a particular programme?

[ACtheTROLL]

there are lots...
xillisoft is the one I use
but google cd ripper + free
and you should find a freebie without much effort

[deso]

I actually came across one searching another forum - Audiograbber - which is free and works perfectly (with the right instructions). Thanks for your help ACtheTROLL.

[Matheous]

iTunes can handle this easily.