Ugh okay so i tried lime-wire and it would put my songs onto itunes but then it wouldn't sync to my ipod. So im trying bear share but this is even worse because when i drag them over or try to import them to itunes it says that it needs to convert it. Then it tries to convert it but it cant because it is protected. Really i don't want to no the problem i just want to no how to fix it and how to get these songs on my ipod. Please help it is greatly appreciated.

oh wow! that EXACT same thing happened to me!you should try Ares...alls you do is right click and "Open In External"...very simple&& no converting needed

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