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Date Posted: 14:33:50 07/01/03 Tue
Author: Mel
Subject: Re: Internet EP problems
In reply to: Brett 's message, "Re: Internet EP problems" on 06:36:50 07/01/03 Tue

Below is what I found at another fansite (I forget the name). I have managed to download the ASF file and will be checking out this guy's advice tonight on my iMac.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/discographer/liz/comeandgetit.html

"Notes: comeandgetit is available to purchasers of Liz Phair with an internet connection. Pop the original disc into your machine, wade through a few web-based "licensing" screens where you'll be accosted for an email address, and you'll ultimately see this page, where the 5-song EP can be downloaded.
Warning: the resulting file is copy protected, requires Windows Media Player (WiMP) for playback, and cannot be simply converted into MP3s or audio files suitable for play in your digital music player or home, car, or portable CD player. The site also provides JPGs and PDFs of nice jewel-case inserts (as seen to the left) but they're pretty useless because many people won't be able to burn a usable disc.
Remember folks, this is what the music industry thinks the future should look like: music on their terms or else (they'll sue you). Maybe a consumer boycott is needed to get their attention....
Tips for Mac users: You can get these files without too much headache if you do 3 things before attempting the download:
• Get the current/final version of M$ Internet Exploder (err, Explorer) and temporarily designate it as your default browser (via System Preferences in OS X). I mean, you ARE using Safari or Camino for everyday surfing, right?
• While you're picking up Exploder for the Mac, get and install the latest Windows Media Player for Mac
• Make sure that Exploder is NOT set to automatically reject all cookies
Lastly, don't forget to restore your default browser after the download: use Safari or Camino (or Opera or Mozilla) instead of IE. Support a standards-friendly web environment and we'll all be better off.
Added June 26, 2003"

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[> [> [> Re: Internet EP problems -- Karmen, 17:45:55 07/01/03 Tue

I wish there was some way to contact the people at the official Liz site. I was all excited realizing that this EP was the bonus for the cd only to be disappointed as well in not being able to listen/download it. Grrr.

Thanks for your post Mel. It did clear up a few things.


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[> [> [> [> Re: Internet EP problems -- Brett, 19:37:58 07/01/03 Tue

I don't understand why they give you the cover art to download, but they don't allow you to convert the asf files to mp3s. So basically what I'm stuck with is a 14 minute long Liz Phair CD medley of 5 songs. It would be really nice to be able to jump to the one I want. If someone can tell me when they can convert this one, please post it.


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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Internet EP problems -- Karmen, 03:27:01 07/02/03 Wed

I got this to work. FINALLY! All I needed was to at least access the file and now I have it on a sweet little cd on their own little tracks.

If you want them e-mail me

Also please let me know how you got Liz's cd/what songs sound like. To stay on track that these songs were only for those who bought the cd. Liz support! Your e-box should be able to handle large files too.


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