For Windows, there are a number of programs. Freeware is listed at http://www.mp3-converter.com/mp3_converter_freeware.htm
For Linux, I use the Lame encoder in the command line, the SoundJuicer CD Extractor and Audacity editor. Audacity is cross platform.
Comments and Howto from others??
NashJc 10:20, 20 October 2007 (EDT)