Ripping Appz
Audio Grabber is one of the best ripping programs out there. Just in case you dont know what ripping is it is converting cd to mp3s.
MP3 PLAYBACK
Simply the best player ever made one of the first to they update the program almost once a month it is great. Winamp can also convert mp3 to wav.
This is the best all-around it rips, records, lets you print out cd-covers, and of course plays mp3s.
Getting Mp3's
Scour is the newest way of getting mp3's its 20 times better than napster, and has 20 times more songs.
Napster is the oldest way of getting mp3's but still one of the best. Don't rely on them because they are being sued.