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A Guide to Search Results for "MP3s"
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The search term "MP3" is an abbreviation for "MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3," an audio compression algorithm first finalized in 1992 as part of the video encoding standards embraced by the Motion Pictures Coding Experts Group ("MPEG"), and the term MP3 is now widely used to refer to music files that have been encoded in the MP3 format. This technology became enormously popular in 1995 and laid the foundation for the popularity of peer-to-peer file sharing networks such as KaZaA, Morpheus, WinMX, and the late great Napster. While the sound quality of MP3s is inferior to the quality that can be obtained by using other audio compression methods, not to mention readily available CD recordings, the MP3 format remains enormously popular, primarily because of people's familiarity with the format and the large amount of music that can be obtained in that format free of charge over the Internet.
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looking for "MP3" portal sites?
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MPEG.ORG - MP3 Portal
A comprehensive MP3 portal featuring an exhaustive set of links to the best MP3 resources available on the World Wide Web.
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MP3.com
One of the world largest MP3 download sites, offering more than 1.5 million free MP3 files by more than 230,000 artists.
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Audiogalaxy
A peer-to-peer file sharing network application, used extensively for MP3 distribution. Also provides direct downloads of MP3 files that are not copyright protected.
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Lycos Music
Features proprietary MP3 software and a search engine for downloads hosted by other Web sites.
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mp3.box
An MP3 resources portal featuring a browsable directory and a search engine for MP3 downloads hosted by other Web sites.
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AudioFind.com
A searchable index of MP3 downloads obtained from USENET newsgroups.
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MP3 Dimension.com
An MP3 search engine featuring links to downloads of chart topping music.
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Washington Post - MP3
A regional MP3 portal with plenty of exclusive content.
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MP3.com.au
An Australian MP3 portal.
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mp3 sound
A searchable database of MP3 downloads hosted on other sites featuring charts that rank various Top 10 MP3 downloads.
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MP3DD
An MP3 meta-search interface.
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looking for "MP3" software or technical information?
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Fraunhofer IIS - Audio & Multimedia - Home of MP3
The official Home Page of the main developer for the technology behind the MP3 format.
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Nullsoft Winamp
Official Web site of the free Winamp multimedia player, frequently used to play MP3 files.
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LAME
The SourceForge mirror of LAME's official Home Page.
At one time, one could say that "LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder," but now it is, and a fully open source one at that.
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DailyMP3.com
An archive of MP3 software, updated daily.
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Musicmatch
A widely used commercial MP3 player, featuring a free download and a paid, full-featured upgrade.
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MP3' Tech
A comprehensive guide to the MP3 standard for the technically proficient, featuring source code and extensive technical information.
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Tord's Homepage / Homepage for BladeEnc
A free MP3 encoder.
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MP3 Converter Downloads and Reviews
An extensive directory of MP3 converter software featuring downloads and reviews.
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MP3Machine
A directory of Web sites featuring MP3 software.
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MP3-CDBURNER.COM
Software and tutorials for CD ripping, MP3 converting, audio mixing, and burning MP3s to CD.
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SHOUTcast
Nullsoft's free Winamp-based distributed streaming audio system, which gives anyone and everyone the ability to broadcast music on their own Internet channel.
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