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I think I get what you're talking about... vines (like torrents here) are sent out in FLAC format, you simply copy these to your drive, test them (using TLH or FLAC frontend) to make sure they're okay, then put the original disc you got in the mail back in the envelope again, readdress it and mail that disc(s) to the next person. You should archive the FLAC files you copied to a CDR/DVD/external HD for long-term storage, and also you can make audio cdrs for your own personal use (to play in the car or whatever). Once a disc is ripped and converted to FLAC, it should be left that way. You can tell the diff between a data disc and an audio disc by trying to play it in a "normal" cd player... audio cds/cdrs will work in a "normal" player, data discs (FLAC/SHN/APE) will only work in your computer.