Converting Itunes Purchased Music HELP PLEASE??

So i bought a new music device. archos if it matters but i cant put any of my purchased music onto it because it is all Protected DRM or something of that nature. anyone know how to convert it to mp3 format? many programs only convert a few minutes and i dont wanna spend 50 bucks on a program for a one time thing. i find it frustrating that my over 300 purchased songs are now useless to me. HELP PLEASE?

mustangmaster200 wrote:
i find it frustrating that my over 300 purchased songs are now useless to me. HELP PLEASE?
You have two options: (1) You can use iTunes to burn the tracks onto *audio CD,* which can be used just like any other *audio CD.* (2) You can upgrade the songs to non-DRM "iTunes Plus" versions for 30 cents apiece.

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