What's an m3u File and How Do I Use It?

try changing the file extension from .m3u to .mp3? its possible the extension was switched to avoid detection by the server providers

No, no, no - .m3u is just an MP3 playlist. I can't see why it can't be burned onto a CD-R.

If the mixes are in RealOne format, I don't think any player besides RealPlayer can play them. What's the file extension on the mix - something like .ra? If so, then RealPlayer is the only player for you.

Please note that the opinions expressed in this post are not necessarily correct, and are in no way meant to condescend or presume ignorance - a second opinion from an accredited technology expert should be pursued ASAP.

windows media and winamp should be able to read the .m3u file itself - and as a file it should be recordable onto CD of course. how does the m3u file retrieve the files in its playlist? are the locations of the files in the tracklist remote (e.g. online) or on your hard drive? if so, make sure the playlist's location in relation to the files it requires matches on your hard drive and on your CD (e.g. in both cases, all files required are in the same folder)

Thanks. So am i right to believe that m3u's don't actually contain music? Because i'm listening to it now directly from floppy independently of the site. I'll try dl a realplayer, I can do this for free right?
Cheers for tolerating my ignorance!

An m3u file is just a list of locations of music files, either local or on the net. If those locations are accessible, the player will play them, if not, it won't play anything. Simple as that.