Converting Cd files?

[Stanners7]

I have a few cds which i would like to copy to itunes and put on my ipod, but they are protected and will not play on my computer without the cds own player. does anyone know how to convert the files or is there ne way u can do it?

[Headtime]

Hi, there are a few ways round copy protection.

This forum discusses several programs that seem to be able to do it.  Exact Audio is recommended and can be downloaded here; http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/

You could also connect the audio output of your hi-ifi to the line-input socket on your soundcard which is found at the back of your computer, and record the audio that way.

Or you could use the Soulseek (or similar) filesharing program and download the albums that are protected.  You've paid for the CD's, and your are legally allowed to transfer them to a portable device such as the ipod. http://www.slsknet.org/