Hi, Pam. .m3u files are indeed playlists. You can o[pen them in a text editor to see what the actual files are. It is often then possible to download those files.
The current main menu archives, available at http://www2.acbradio.org/mainmenu/shows.php seem to have download links for easy download. A quick and dirty approach to getting downloads when the provided link is an .m3u is this: Use the right mouse button, choice t to copy the shortcut to the .m3u file. Once it's on the clipboard, use ctrl+o or ald+d to reach a place in IE where you can paste an address. Paste the address, then edit the line, replacing m3u with mp3. Hit enter. Sometimes, you get a download! Dean -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pam Drake Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:00 AM To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: Asking For An Explanation Of .m3u Files I don't completely understand the function and purpose of these files. When I have wished to download audio files from such places as ACB Radio's Main Menu and other sources I have not been able to retrieve an actual file, even with the "save as" option. It's my understanding that each time I access a link with this extension the computer is connecting to the server where the files are stored. I ask myself what would happen if I wanted to access a file which has been removed. Would I need to capture the material with Replay or Total Recorder, or is there a way to retrieve and store the actual data on my own hard drive? I haven't looked at the new Main Menu site, but even if files can be directly retrieved from there I would like a more complete explanation of .m3u files. Are these play lists? Thanks as always in advance. Pam Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jonathan Mosen List Founder Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
