How convert a .wav file to .mp3 format?

[Rahul Sundaram]

Hi

>I would suggest you don't, mp3 is not a free codec, it is an excelent
>example how patents on software and algorithms hinder open source, you'd
>better use ogg/vorbis-tools/oggenc instead, download, compile and
>install bladeenc or LAME yourself if you insist on mp3.
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Using flac is also an option for those who dont want to use lossy formats

regards
Rahul