convert m3u to mp3

[david-8uUts6sDVDvs2Lz0fTdYFQ at public.gmane.org (David Kramer)]

James Kramer wrote:
> On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rajiv Aaron Manglani
> <rajiv-FrUbXkNCsVf2fBVCVOL8/A at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>>> Does anyone know how I can convert this link into an .mp3 format so
>>> that I can load it to my cell phone and listen on the train?  Is there
>> try http://streamripper.sourceforge.net/
>>
>>
> 
> Thanks for the link.  I could something like this many times in the past.
> 
>  I did notice that if I look at the m3u link with a text editor that
> the file contains the link to the mp3 that I need to save as a target.

Exactly.  An m3u file is essentially a playlist.  Some mp3 players use
this format for playlists.