In Linux (or at least Ubuntu Breezy), I can put an audio CD in and a file browser window opens showing directories
on the CD that I have never seen via a Windows box.
I honestly do not remember seeing all those extra files and folders before. Possible that since I
was not expecting them I just didn't pay attention - but I honestly do not recall seeing them before.
Those directories include all the songs from the CD in additional compressed formats, including:
OGG, FLAC etc. And you can execute the files and they play just fine. They can be copied etc.
That says to me that most CD ripping probably isn't really necessary - you can just copy these other files to your
hard drive.
I'm guessing a bunch of you already knew this - if not, I'm wondering why.
I have even found these extra folders on CDs from 10 years ago! I have older CDs I intend to check as well.
I have tried to see the extra stuff on a Windows box with -0- luck. I'm wondering if that is by design or if there
is some kind of odd formatting.
Not having access to an Apple box - I do not know if the files display under OS X.
Comments? Insights? Boot to the Head?
Dennis
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