You don't seem up to date with technology, either that or microsoft has zaped your brains... (If so, Bill accomplished what he wanted.) a wav file is basically a bitstream...so its a CD audio/(any audio bitstream) compressed 12:1. >you don't seem link an idiot, just like someone who is not up to date with >technology. or something. anyways, an mp3 is a compressed wav file of cd >quality music, which is ripped from a cd.