How to convert ogg files to mp3

[Robin Laing]

Dotan Cohen wrote:
> On 14/02/07, Colin Charles <byte at aeon.com.my> wrote:
>> Kevin Kempter wrote:
>> > Anyone know how to convert ogg files to mp3 in FC5 ?
>> >
>>
>> This seems to be a good guide:
>>        http://www.igso.net/nkb/Converting_ogg_to_mp3_in_Linux
>>
>> You'll need the livna repository enabled to get the MP3 stuff going
>>
>> You do realise that the quality might be questionable - ogg and mp3 are
>> both lossy formats...
> 
> The quality won't be questionable- it will be terrible. Especially if
> the ogg was quality 6 or under, and especially especially if you are
> trying to creat a 128mbs mp3. Why do you want to convert? Ogg players
> are available for every major operating system and portable ogg
> players are common. Do you happen to have a portable mp3 play that
> won't play oggs? DId you complain to the manufacturer that he pays for
> mp3 support, and won't include free ogg support? If you don't let the
> manufactures know that you want a product then they won't provide it.
> 
> Dotan Cohen
> 
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On this point I add that I hate both formats because of the lossy 
nature.  I rip CD's to flac and then convert as required for my mp3 
player which does support ogg.

My wife cannot notice the difference, even with good headphones on and I 
cringe at most mp3 music.  My biggest problem is "Stairway to Heaven"  I 
have yet to get a good ogg or mp3 version of this song.  Same with many 
live recordings.

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Robin Laing