How do I convert "PROTECTED" MPeg4 Files to MP3?

Hello,
I've reviewed the replies regarding converting Mpeg4 files to MP3. I downloaded 65 songs from the itunes store all of which are in the Mpeg4 format. After reading the responses to previous enquiries on this subject I followed this procedure:
Go to Edit/Preferences/Importing tab/Import Using, select MP3 Encoder/OK
This all went smmothly, but when selecting all the files I wanted to convert to MP3 a message displayed stating this could not be done due to the files being "Protected".
Therefore, can anyone please tell me is there a way around this? I have a Digital MP3 IItronics player 256m. Or have apple protected these song files so they can only be used with ipods?
Any feed-back at all would be very much appreciated.
I need my music to jog in the gym and my CD player just isnt doing it for me anymore LOL
Thank you,
Sara
Compaq - Deskpro EN   Windows 2000  

Hi Sara, welcome to Apple Discussions!
By the book, permitted uses for purchases songs include playback in iTunes, playback on an iPod, and burning them to an audio CD.
Of course, once you have an audio CD you can, well, treat it just like any other audio CD...

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