new pod questions

first of all, thanks. ok now i downloaded ephpod and cdex and id3-tagit3. i'm still feeling extremely overwhelmed though, could someone please simplify the whole process of ripping a cd and getting it to my ipod and all that stuff in between? Once i have ripped a cd, are those mp3s put on my ipod just like regular mp3s? Please explain in terms that are understandable to the common caveman and according to my software. thanks a whole, whole, whole bunchessss.

Any moron should be able to get EAC to work with this tutorial. http://www.chrismyden.com/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=Elite_DAE&file=painless. I know that, because it worked for me, and I'm about the biggest moron around.

It will take a little longer to figure out then CDex, but the wait will be worth it.

Bill McNair

I prefer EAC/LAME (I almost put that link up there for you myself), but CDex is easier to use. If you're willing to spend the time, and work through a little frustration (I'm not trying to scare you away, but if you're starting from scratch, just be forewarned that EAC/LAME isn't quite as easy to use as CDex, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze, and gives better quality rip/encodes IMHO), go with EAC/LAME. But there are some tricks you may need to help you with your folder arrangement (you'll see what I mean if you try it). We can help you get EAC/LAME configured for how you want it to work; the chrismyden link is an excellent place to start....

CDex isnt difficult to use at all. I found it quite simple when i first discovered it a 6 or so months ago. But as a convert ( being addicted to EAC ), i would suggest you use EAC and LAME codec 3.90.2.

EAC is extremely easy to use. Despite what people say. Upon install the program can auto configure the lame plugin for you, using the r3mix standard being --alt-preset standard, which has exceptional quality and good file sizes.

EAC has a bunch of options that can be easily discovered. My advice to you:

1. go to drive options, and use secure mode and only select accurate stream mode.
2. make sure EAC is writing id3 v 2.x tags
3. always remember to use alt + g to find the correct name of an album ( if its available )

With these small steps, you'll have good sounding mp3s everytime.

if you require more assistance:

drop me a PM.

eac is not detecting the audio cd in my drive