Convert AIFF to MP3 not working

I want to convert an aiff file into an mp3 file. Here's what I have done: Changed itunes preferences in advanced to mp3 and imported my aiff file into itunes. The file created in my itunes folder is aifc, not mp3. I also tried to drag my aiff file to my library then use the advanced drop down menu to convert to mp3 but the only conversion option says "convert selection to aiff". I have itunes 7.1.1
4 x 2.5 GHz PowerPC G5   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

timsvideo,
Hi and welcome. I found this article on the topic:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iTunesMac/7.1/en/574x.html
Hope it helps,
S.
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