What software can save streaming mp3?

Smilin

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I traditionally use winamp to listen but I'd like to save an mp3 stream to disk.

Anyone?

 

EmperorRob

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if it is a .m3u file then the file itself is the location of the streamed mp3. paste that in your browser location bar and save it. Alternatively if you are using *nix: wget `cat *m3u`
 

Smilin

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I'm actually looking to save the content as an .mp3 file. I have a favorite radio station that streams in 160kb 24/7 with no commercials.
 

D1vine

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Originally posted by: Smilin
I traditionally use winamp to listen but I'd like to save an mp3 stream to disk.

Anyone?

Streamripper.

http://streamripper.sourceforge.net/
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There is a more commercially available set of software called Twins Stream Ripper.

Personally, i like the sourceforge app. Its really small, fairly robust, and decently capable.
 

Smilin

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Devine, I think that's exactly what I was looking for. I didn't dare hope there might be an open source app :)
 

D1vine

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Glad to help.

I would like to mention that while it does do a decent job at ripping strreams into MP3's you do have to configure where it puts the mp3's, how you want it to rip, etc. Its a Winamp Plugin (unless its been developed for more apps since i last looked at it months ago) so make sure you have Winamp 2.5 or above i think. I hate Winamp3 so i would personally go with 2.8. I've had the best luck with that version.
 

D1vine

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I sincerely hope not.

I fear for the new users out there that have heard about this "winamp" and go to the website only to unwittingly download Winamp 3 and be forced to deal with its near RealPlayer invasiveness.

That being said, half the damn formats that Winamp 2 was able to play aren't even visible to Winamp 3. It lasted on my system for about 2.45 minutes before being promptly deleted with extreme prejudice.