Converting mp3 files to wma files

is there a free program that will allow me to convert mp3 files to wma file. i have this phone and it has a memory card and i can play wma files ont he phone.
so if there is any program like this, iu would greatly appretiate it.
thanks,
matt schey

I forgot to mention the excellent Audacity (it's free too):
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15063
Antonio

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