 
Buzzsaw CD Ripper 3.1 - Readme
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I.   Installing Buzzsaw 3.1
II.  Uninstalling Buzzsaw 3.1
III. Features of Buzzsaw 3.1
IV.  FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
V.   Using Buzzsaw 
VI.  Registering Buzzsaw
VII. Legal Information.
VIII.Contact Information.


I. Installing Buzzsaw 3.1
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1.  Installation files are zipped.  Double-click the ZIP file to open it.
    (To download WinZip, visit www.winzip.com.)
2.  Double-click on Setup.exe.
3.  Follow the on screen instructions to install Buzzsaw.  You may choose a default 
    installation path or specify your own.


II. Uninstalling Buzzsaw 3.1
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Remove Buzzsaw CD Ripper though Add/Remove Programs.  


III. Features of Buzzsaw 3.1
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Buzzsaw is a fully-functioning CD ripper. It encodes to MP3, Ogg-Vorbis and WAV formats 
and supports bitrates up to 320 kbs and features variable bitrate encoding. Buzzsaw has 
native FreeDb (www.freedb.org) support, so it will automatically retrieve CD and track 
information from an online database of over 800,000 CDs. It will automatically create folders
and subfolders based on this information as well as name each track as it encodes.

Major features include:
Native FreeDb support
MP3, Ogg-Vorbis and WAV format codecs
Multiple drive support
Configurable options
Fast, one click encoding


IV. FAQ
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1. What is an MP3?
2. What is an Ogg Vorbis file?
3. What is a WAV file?
4. What is FreeDB and why is it useful?
5. What happens if I have a problem using Buzzsaw?


1.  What is an mp3?

An MP3 is an encoded audio file and is the most common file format for digital music. MP3 
allows audio to be compressed to more than 1/10 the original size with little loss of quality.
Furthermore, MP3s can be compressed further which allow MP3s to be streamed.  Popular MP3 
players are WinAmp (www.winamp.com), Sonique (www.sonique.com) and iTunes (www.apple.com). 
MP3 files have the .mp3 extension.

2.  What is an Ogg Vorbis file?

Ogg Vorbis is an audio compression format which supports fixed and variable bitrates 
from 16 to 128 kbs. Ogg Vorbis supporters claim the format features better sound quality and 
has a smaller file size.  It it similar to formats such as MP3 and Ogg Vorbis differes from 
these formats in that it is free, open source, and unpatented.  Winamp 2.8 (www.winamp.com) 
now supports Ogg Vorbis.  Ogg Vorbis files have the .ogg extension.

3.  What is a WAV file?

A WAV file is a Waveform sound which is a standard Windows audio file format. WAV Files tend 
to be huge in file size and are most commonly used as source files in projects.  WAV files 
have the .wav extension.

4.  What is FreeDB and why is it useful?

FreeDB (www.freedb.org) is an open source online database of over 800,000 CDs.  Buzzsaw CD 
Ripper uses this database to retrieve artist, CD and track information.  This means that When 
you put a CD into your drive, Buzzsaw can (if you have selected this option) automatically 
retrieve the artist, album, song and track order of the cD. Buzzsaw will name each MP3, Ogg, WMA 
or WAV based on the naming options you have specified.

5.  What happens if I have a problem using Buzzsaw?

Check that you have installed Buzzsaw on a platform or operating system that Buzzsaw CD 
Ripper supports.  Make sure that you do not have any other CD ripping or CD burning 
programs running.

If you believe you have found an actual problem with with Buzzsaw, please send an email to
support@incendosoft.com. Please include your operating system (such as Windows 2000), 
error message (if any) and what the problem is.



V. Using Buzzsaw
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Buzzsaw CD Ripper is designed to be as hassle-free as possible.  For most common encoding 
sessions, simply insert the CD you wish to encode, start Buzzsaw, select the format you want 
to encode to (MP3, Ogg Vorbis or WAV) and click "Encode."  You can encode the whole disc or 
select individual tracks you wish to encode by selecting the tracks in the display. 
You can also listen to, or preview, specific tracks by right-clicking on the song title and
clicking on "Play selected track."

If you wish to change the bitrate, enable variable bitrate erncoding (VBR) or change any 
quality settings you can do so by clicking on "File" then "Options."  Select "General"
if you wish to set the location you want to encode to, configure how you want Buzzsaw to name
files and folders, set Buzzsaw to create folders and/or subfolders, or turn off FreeDb naming 
features all together.

Select MP3 or OGG to set specific encoding options for those formats.

Once Buzzsaw starts encoding it will display its progress on the track it is presently 
encoding as well as total progress.  Buzzsaw will also display an abbreviaed progress report 
in the Start Bar. So once you begin encoding you can minimize Buzzsaw and still monitor its
progress.

Once Buzzsaw finishes, or even as it is encoding, you can access the files it creates by 
clicking on "File" then "Open Output Folder."



VI. Registering Buzzsaw 3.1
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Buzzsaw is fully functioning when you download it, but is limited to 15 uses until you 
register.  You can do so quick and painlessly by clicking on "Purchase & Unlock."  Then click 
on "Purchase" to go to the order form. Incendoincendere's purchasing affiliate is RegNow 
(www.regnow.com).  RegNow is a secure service which accepts many forms of payment. You can use
credit card, money order, or check to purchase Buzzsaw. Immediately after you complete your
order, RegNow will email you your registration key.  When you have received this registration
key, click on "Purchase & Unlock," enter in your key and click "Unlock."  Your key is 
case-sensitive, so it is importatnt that you enter it exactly as it appears in the email you
recieved.  The whole process should take less than 5 minutes.  If you have any questions about
your order, email support@incendosoft.com



VII. Legal Information
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This software is provided "as is." Incendoincendere, LLC makes no warranty, expressed or 
implied, with regard to this software.  This software is provided for personal use only. 
Files created with Buzzsaw CD Ripper may be made only for back-up purposes or personal 
use. Files made for any other purpose are expressly prohibited, and adherence to this 
requirement is the sole responsibility of the user.

Incendoincendere, LLC's liability is limited to the purchase price. Under no circumstances 
shall Incendoincendere, LLC or the author of this product be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages, nor for any damages in excess of the original purchase price.

This document is (c) Copyright 2003 by Incendoincendere, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.



VIII. Contact Information
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support@incendosoft.com
www.incendosoft.com