CD burner alternative to iTunes

[thrihyrne]

Yes, I'm back for help: the CD burner for the Mac laptop that I use won't burn anything. I've made a new mixed CD through iTunes and tried to burn it on my stepdad's, but it said that some of the tracks weren't authorized. Now, it won't tell me *which* ones, and I did burn the actual mp3 files to a CD, but neither iTunes nor my portable CD player recognize it as a CD. So I'm looking for a free (or shareware that I can use for a week or two) alternative that will let me burn an audio CD and circumvent iTunes, which is making me cranky.

Suggestions?

Many thanks.

Oh, and I'm working on fic and need to be reading and reviewing like nobody's business.

Comments

[euclase.livejournal.com]

I have this bookmarked, but I haven't used this page in a while, so you might need to google these programs if they don't work (and I'm not sure what you'll need)...

http://www.pure-mac.com/audio.html

TONS of programs to choose from. I recommend Coaster, which is freeware (and direct-to-disk).

:-)

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!! I'll give it a look-see. :D

iTunes stuff

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Ribbet! :) The tracks that are not authorized are probably songs that were purchased from the iTunes Music Store. To easily identify these particular files, go to the playlist you want to burn, choose "View Options..." (from the Edit menu), make sure that "Kind" is checked, and click "Ok". Then, back in your playlist, look in the "Kind" column to see the file types. Songs purchased from the iTMS will be listed as "Protected AAC".

You should be able to authorize your stepdad's computer to play these tracks by following the instructions here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93014

I hope this helps. :)

--Giles

P.S. Let's catch up sometime!

P.P.S. Here's a backup article, in case the first article doesn't give you everything you need: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93035

GILES!! :D :D

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

I didn't know that you lurked on LJ! How extraordinarily cool is that?! Not to mention that you're definitely helping me, o my hero.

I'd love to catch up with you! My email is listed on my info page, and I would be thrilled to hear from you and see what you're up to.

Thank you, thank you for your help with this little project. Drop me a line!

(((massive hugs)))