How do I download a song off the net?

Subject: How do I download a song off the net?
From: Momba (inactive)
Date: 11 May 99 - 02:19 PM

I would like to download a song off the net if possible. Does anyone know how?

Subject: RE: How do I download a song off the net?
From: SeanM
Date: 11 May 99 - 02:47 PM

Sadly, there's no simple answer for this one.

There are about 20 jillion formats that sound files are stored in. I would strongly suggest that you determine which format that the song is in, and then find the site that has the program you need.

To put it in simpler terms, it's a bit like the different formats that exist for physical music... CD, LP, cassette, etc... The player for one doesn't generally work for the others, although sometimes you can get a big toy that will play a couple of different types.

Try looking for: RealAudio/player, Quicktime, MIDI, and a whole lot more.

Sorry I can't be of more assistance.

M

Subject: RE: How do I download a song off the net?
From:
Date: 12 May 99 - 08:46 AM

SeanM is right, Momba; but why don't you give more details. Like what the song is, what the format is (sometimes the file extension gives a hint--like ".mid" or ".midi" are midi files, and what the site is.

There might be somebody here who knows how to handle just that file.

Murray