You can get over seven albums on a cd-rom . MP3Z encoded at 256k/bit sec stereo.. You are legally allowed to backup your discs if you own the original if you sell the original then you must destroy any copies you have. MP3 is a dying medium due to the fact that new CD's cannot be ripped due to anti-copy protection measures by the manufacturers. Some new CD's won't even play in your P.C. The RIAA has been closing down sites that distribute copyrighted material. There are now better audio compression formats available like MP3PRO etc. Information is on my MUSIC page on using bit torrents to download music and films etc.
iTunes
Download, Manage and Enjoy music
http://music.qtrax.com/ The only legal P2P site on the net. Works only in USA.
Use I-DUMP to download MP3 files from your IPOD back to your P.C
AUDIO EDITING TOOL
USE WITH MP3 ENCODER you need to tell audacity were the plug in is located.
iPOD FILE ORGANISER FREE SOFTWARE