Hey everyone! My boyfriend is looking to digitize his music collection and wants to listen to his MP3s on his computer. We just switched to Linux and need some software recommendations that are user-friendly. Previously, we used Windows Media Player to rip CDs to 320 MP3s and organized tracks in folders for easy playlist access. We're hoping to find similar tools on Linux, ideally something like Audacity and MP3 Gain, which we've used before. Currently, we just have the basic Linux Mint installation with no CD burner software yet, but the laptop does have a built-in DVD/CD burner. Any advice on easy-to-use programs for ripping CDs and playing music would be super helpful! Thanks!
3 Answers
I usually go for VLC Media Player for ripping music CDs. It's cross-platform and quite user-friendly! Even kids and older adults can figure it out easily. You can grab it at videolan.org. Just be aware that while it has advanced features, ripping is simple!
For ripping CDs, you might want to check out cdparanoia or Audacious. Both are great for handling music files and easy to use for beginners. Just run 'sudo apt install cdparanoia' or search for Audacious in your package manager, and you should be set!
I've had good luck with fre:ac, especially since it's available as an AppImage. It's straightforward and does a nice job of ripping CDs to MP3. Plus, installation is a breeze!
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