And so it does! Thank you, Eric... In my "panic" I failed to look there. Yes, AAC is better encoding all round, but I have to post analysis files on my class web page engine, and many students retrieve these files with Windoze WMP - all I need is 30 or so students telling me "I can't play it!" You saved the day. Thank you, Dana
On 11/14/04 8:29 PM, Eric Dannewitz of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > If you go into iTunes 4.7, and go to Preferences, and then Importing, > you can select AAC, MP3, AIFF, or whatever. That hasn't changed in > iTunes in a long time. > > I'd recommend using AAC as it yields smaller and better sounding > files............ > > Dana Collins wrote: > >> Greetings all, >> >> This is a question regarding iTunes versions. >> I launched my iTunes 4.7 for the first time, loaded an .aiff file, and THEN >> discovered that I can no longer convert to MP3, but instead I have to choose >> AAC format (MP4) - for my teaching needs this is about as useful as a >> 2-wheel Yugo. So, I go upstairs to my other G3, where I still have iTunes >> 4.5. Whew! I can convert to MP3 (I've never used the 4.7 that just sits in a >> squirreled-away folder). >> So, thinking I'd better get this back on my other G3, I copied iTunes 4.5 >> from the one machine to the other that has 4.7 on it. >> Now back on the first machine, I squirrel away iTunes 4.7, put 4.5 in the >> Applications Folder, replace dock icons, go to my user preferences folder >> and trash the iTunes preferences. I launch 4.5 and proceed through the >> set-up panels (for first time users) saying "no" to everything, and import >> in the .aiff file .... RATS! I can only convert to AAC! No MP3 conversion >> selection is available. >> >> What gives? Are there other preferences or extensions that I need to trash >> to successfully make my "other" G3 backwards-compatible to be running the >> older iTunes? Or.. Does anyone have an even older iTunes that would assure >> me of MP3 conversion opportunities? (or can I lift the OEM iTunes off my >> Jaguar installer?). >> >> Please advise - your help is much appreciated. FYI, I do not have an iPod, >> so AAC is not needed, nor is having an "authorized" machine on either G3 an >> issue (if it would be at all). >> >> Many, many thanks for the assistance. >> Best regards, >> Dana >> >> >> >> > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
