Barbara:

Two reasons, really -- size and convenience. I was seeking to limit the number of CDs I would have to produce in order to represent all submitters. Also, originally we were thinking of using MP3.COM for the logistics, but I think we have a better approach now.

The final CD will be in CD audio format. The program I use converts automatically.

I am open to suggestions concerning the tradeoffs between quality and number of files. Perhaps the source of the difficulty is my obsessive democraticity? :>)

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