Dean, I woner if you could let me know where you posted that site to go
and get or download sound themes, is this you?
MMM
On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:30:10 -0700 "dean martineau"
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> Hi, Pam. .m3u files are indeed playlists. You can o[pen them in a
> text
> editor to see what the actual files are. It is often then possible
> to
> download those files.
>
> The current main menu archives, available at
>
> http://www2.acbradio.org/mainmenu/shows.php
>
> seem to have download links for easy download.
>
> A quick and dirty approach to getting downloads when the provided
> link is an
> .m3u is this: Use the right mouse button, choice t to copy the
> shortcut to
> the .m3u file. Once it's on the clipboard, use ctrl+o or ald+d to
> reach a
> place in IE where you can paste an address. Paste the address, then
> edit
> the line, replacing m3u with mp3. Hit enter. Sometimes, you get a
> download!
>
> Dean
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Pam Drake
> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:00 AM
> To: 'PC Audio Discussion List'
> Subject: Asking For An Explanation Of .m3u Files
>
> I don't completely understand the function and purpose of these
> files.
> When I have wished to download audio files from such places as ACB
> Radio's Main Menu and other sources I have not been able to retrieve
> an
> actual file, even with the "save as" option. It's my understanding
> that
> each time I access a link with this extension the computer is
> connecting
> to the server where the files are stored. I ask myself what would
> happen if I wanted to access a file which has been removed. Would
> I
> need to capture the material with Replay or Total Recorder, or is
> there
> a way to retrieve and store the actual data on my own hard drive?
> I haven't looked at the new Main Menu site, but even if files can
> be
> directly retrieved from there I would like a more complete
> explanation
> of .m3u files. Are these play lists?
>
> Thanks as always in advance.
>
> Pam
>
>
>
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