> I've tried whats suggested here to no avail: > > tim@debian:/tmp$ streamripper > http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/radio1.shtml -r Connecting... > > error -54 [SR_ERROR_NOT_SHOUTCAST_STREAM] > bye.. > > Are these types of streams accessible? I don't know where to > start, even to identify what sort of stream it is! The BBC trialled Ogg Vorbis/Icecast streaming but last thing I heard was that they weren't making it a permanent service yet. That means at the moment you've got to use RealPlayer, which I think intentionally disables streaming to hard disc in a feeble attempt at DRM. I guess you could intercept the audio on its way to the soundcard somehow. If you just want to test the software, try Virgin Radio which has a permanent high-quality Icecast service. If it's Radio 1 you're after specifically, you'll probably get better quality results using a good FM tuner connected to your soundcard, or maybe via a digital satellite TV service if you're not in the UK. I have a pretty fast IP over satellite broadband system which is good for 400-450kb on a typical connection, but I still get skips and breaks in the audio with RealPlayer - I don't with Icecast. Cheers Daniel