Just dandy...

[guitarfool2002]

From what Andrew wrote, it sounds like the player and/or codec associated with it he downloaded to play the FLAC file was the problem, not the actual FLAC file. I've also had conflicts with RealPlayer when it tries to take over more applications than I wanted it to do, so eventually I uninstalled it. Too many of these applications when they're updated or upgraded after they're installed can cause conflicts with existing programs or players.

What was the player application that was recommended to play the flac? Just so we know to avoid a similar issue in the future.

[STE]

Why can't ya'll just buy the CD from newberry comics?

Because they only ship within US....

If they're still available, presuming it's the signed booklet you want, we can order a bunch of them and I'll send them to you. (You're paying all the charges, of course.)

Thanks for your kind offer Bgas!
Yes it was the signed booklet I wanted but now they are sold out..   Thanks anyway!

Regional restrictions... it feels like it's the 90's again.

[bgas]

Why can't ya'll just buy the CD from newberry comics?

Because they only ship within US....

If they're still available, presuming it's the signed booklet you want, we can order a bunch of them and I'll send them to you. (You're paying all the charges, of course.)

Thanks for your kind offer Bgas!
Yes it was the signed booklet I wanted but now they are sold out..   Thanks anyway!

Regional restrictions... it feels like it's the 90's again.

Oh well, sorry bout that...
I think that when he posted the info on the British Board, Mr. Iotis offered to do the legwork on getting copies for people that couldn't. 
 Altho this  may not happen often, or again, I suggest that people that want these and can't get them, publicly ask for help. It's just one big community; aren't we all friends?

[Mikie]

It's "Panayiotis".   Good man.

[bgas]

It's "Panayiotis".   Good man.

OH. You mean his name isn't Panay Iotis? Thanxx Alot

[Andrew G. Doe]

From what Andrew wrote, it sounds like the player and/or codec associated with it he downloaded to play the FLAC file was the problem, not the actual FLAC file. I've also had conflicts with RealPlayer when it tries to take over more applications than I wanted it to do, so eventually I uninstalled it. Too many of these applications when they're updated or upgraded after they're installed can cause conflicts with existing programs or players.

What was the player application that was recommended to play the flac? Just so we know to avoid a similar issue in the future.

Can't remember, 'cause I kicked that ****** out as fast as I could. I work on a very simple principal - I have a bad experience with something, doesn't matter how many people tell me it's the best thing since sliced bread and to try again because I was unlucky: I will never use said item again. Whatever the problem was, it stopped my computer in its tracks, and I'm not going to chance that happening again.

[bgas]

From what Andrew wrote, it sounds like the player and/or codec associated with it he downloaded to play the FLAC file was the problem, not the actual FLAC file. I've also had conflicts with RealPlayer when it tries to take over more applications than I wanted it to do, so eventually I uninstalled it. Too many of these applications when they're updated or upgraded after they're installed can cause conflicts with existing programs or players.

What was the player application that was recommended to play the flac? Just so we know to avoid a similar issue in the future.

Can't remember, 'cause I kicked that ****** out as fast as I could. I work on a very simple principal - I have a bad experience with something, doesn't matter how many people tell me it's the best thing since sliced bread and to try again because I was unlucky: I will never use said item again. Whatever the problem was, it stopped my computer in its tracks, and I'm not going to chance that happening again.

Jeez, Hope you never have a bad BBs experience! ( life would lose all meaning)

[rogerlancelot]

Use Winamp. Plain and simple. Works with FLAC and APE but requires a plug-in for SHN. But basically everybody uses FLAC these days.

[stack-o-tracks]

Use Winamp. Plain and simple. Works with FLAC and APE but requires a plug-in for SHN. But basically everybody uses FLAC these days.

Flac's only practical if you've got the hard drive space. That, and my ears really can't tell the difference between the 30mb flac file and the 7 or 8mb 320kbps mp3.

[guitarfool2002]

Use Winamp. Plain and simple. Works with FLAC and APE but requires a plug-in for SHN. But basically everybody uses FLAC these days.

Flac's only practical if you've got the hard drive space. That, and my ears really can't tell the difference between the 30mb flac file and the 7 or 8mb 320kbps mp3.

Same here. I never got too deep into the lossless stuff because a lot of the material wasn't the kind you'd have a master-quality source for anyway. The files were too large.

[guitarfool2002]

From what Andrew wrote, it sounds like the player and/or codec associated with it he downloaded to play the FLAC file was the problem, not the actual FLAC file. I've also had conflicts with RealPlayer when it tries to take over more applications than I wanted it to do, so eventually I uninstalled it. Too many of these applications when they're updated or upgraded after they're installed can cause conflicts with existing programs or players.

What was the player application that was recommended to play the flac? Just so we know to avoid a similar issue in the future.

Can't remember, 'cause I kicked that ****** out as fast as I could. I work on a very simple principal - I have a bad experience with something, doesn't matter how many people tell me it's the best thing since sliced bread and to try again because I was unlucky: I will never use said item again. Whatever the problem was, it stopped my computer in its tracks, and I'm not going to chance that happening again.

Definitely. I think it's a big hassle to have constant updates, new versions, new codecs/players, etc. being sent out or required because some of those updated versions have messed my system up as well, through no fault of my own.

I still can't fully install or use iTunes from my PC, and oddly enough I spoke to another person a few days ago with the exact same issues. I don't miss it, and don't need it.

[runnersdialzero]

How well versed are you in digital audio? Did you download the .flac version? Those files won't function on a lot of media players.

I downloaded a .flac file once, and it just about killed my computer - I won't be using that format again, ever. The big problem was the files seemed to have an .amz extension, and nothing would play it. Amazon have refunded my dosh, but that's not the point - I wanted the album.

.amz? Good lawd, that's goofy.

FLAC isn't too hard to handle at all. Not sure what program you're using, but in most cases it's just a matter of downloading an easily found plugin and dropping it in a particular folder. Give it a try some other time if you have the patience.

If yer using iTunes, well. God have mercy on your soul (and RAM)

Someone here sent me a .flac file, told me it was the best and easiest way. I followed their instructions to the letter, downloaded the player, and my computer pretty much stopped working on the spot, and it took three days to get to working properly again. In the words of a very wise man, well f*ck that, thank you. Turns out the player had a codec in it that my OS didn't like. Never again.

Bizarre - never heard of something like that happening, especially with any audio files, FLAC or otherwise. Fair 'nough, though.

[wavedancer]

  Amazon UK is now showing a 2/3 increase on the price of the cd from when they were originally taking orders.
  I placed my order weeks ago at the original price, Amazon have confirmed I will pay the lower cost but I'm not
  sure if I'll get the original cd or the release with the bonus tracks.

[wavedancer]

  Amazon UK is now showing a 2/3 increase on the price of the cd from when they were originally taking orders.
  I placed my order weeks ago at the original price, Amazon have confirmed I will pay the lower cost but I'm not
  sure if I'll get the original cd or the release with the bonus tracks.

   

 Sorry meant to say the price has trebled not increased two thirds.