Ripping a CD is the process of copying the contents of a CD to a computer. This can be done for a number of reasons, including making a backup copy of the CD, transferring the CD to an MP3 player, or burning a copy of the CD.

There are a number of ways to rip a CD. One way is to use a CD ripping program such as iTunes. Another way is to use a program that can extract the audio from a CD, such as Winamp or Windows Media Player.

Once the CD is ripped, the files can be …