Introduction
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mpdecode is a commandline based MPEG audio decoder using mpega.library by
Stephane Tavenard. It can decode multiple files to any destination
directory and save them as 16-bit AIFF.


Requirements (not included in this archive!)
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mpega.library    (Aminet:util/libs/mpega_library.lha)


Examples
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 Decode all MP3 files in CD0: to Work:AIFF
 -> mpdecode CD0:#?.mp3 OutDir=Work:AIFF

 Decode all supported files in Work:MP3 to the same directory
 -> mpdecode Work:MP3/#?


Legal stuff
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mpdecode is copyrighted freeware. It may be distributed freely as long as
no modifications are made to the executable, the source code and this document.
A nominal fee may be asked to cover distribution costs.

mpdecode may not be used for any commercial purposes or included with any
commercial product without the written permission of the author. It may
NOT be stored on ftp servers or websites that also hold commercial software
products or drivers for commercial hardware. The only exception are servers
of the Aminet archive.

You may modify and recompile the included source code but only for your own
needs. If you want to distribute a modified version you must state that
it's based on mpdecode, give your real name and email address and explain
the most important changes you've made. A new distribution package based on
mpdecode may not violate any legal issue of mpega.library and/or mpdecode
itself.

No responsibilities are taken for damaged speakers, amplifiers, Amigas
or any other components or data involved while using mpdecode itself or
when playing the files produced by mpdecode.

Although I've done some beta testing I can't guarantee that mpdecode will
not crash! If you find any bugs, let me know.

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