Record Cassettes to computer?

I have macbook pro. and I want to record my old cassettes to my computer. I know I can use my headphone port with a mini jack but I dont know what wires connect to what between the casstte deck and my computer. Can anyone help with REALLY easy instructions?
Thanks,
Jillllee

There are two elements that you will need. One is the connecting hardware. You will need a 'Y' connector with a 3.5 mm plug at one end for the MBP and the two RCA audio jacks for the output from the cassette deck. This is an example:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku= A1122629&dgc=ST&cid=262075&lid=4742361&acd=1230980794501410
In addition, you will need the appropriate software. Not an endorsement of same but as an example:
http://download.cnet.com/CD-Spin-Doctor/3000-2170_4-45643.html
I used Spin Doctor that was bundled with Toast 8.
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