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Get free, legal MP3s

Looking for new music but don't want to drop a lot of dough on MP3s from online music stores? Use one of these four stream-ripping apps to record Internet radio and pull out the MP3s you want. One even works with Mac OS X and iTunes, so you can put the new music on your iPod.

19/09/2005 03:21 PM

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music in Australia

CDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc, check out CNET.com.au's list of on-line music stores in Australia.

02/05/2005 02:28 PM

A Podcasting Primer

Heard the buzz on podcasting? We explain how you can get started, as well as how to search for podcasts and create your own.

29/04/2005 03:23 PM

Media player mini guide

We've compared seven free media jukeboxes - which one best suits your music and video needs?

29/12/2004 02:24 PM

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