On Monday 12 Aug 2002 12:59 am, Neal Lippman wrote: > Can you tell me (in one sentence or less) why I should use "ogg" format > instead of mp3? And what software I need to play the "ogg" files? Open source, and patent-free. Check this URL for more information: http://www.vorbis.com/faq.psp I use noatun and/or xmms to play my ogg files. Oliver.