WMA Files

I have some WMA files that I want to listen to on my iPod, but I can't import them onto iTunes. I've tried finding a converter, but I haven't been able to find one that's free--all the other ones require buying. Is there any free wma to mp3 converter out there!?
-Danny

You can use an application such as this one to convert the WMA files. iTunes will only import WMA files on Windows.
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libmpcdec: Musepack support
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Install Script : Yes
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Seems it is an upstream problem - see http://bugs.xmms2.xmms.se/view.php?id=2332
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