Is Audacity Safe. Is a sourceforge download for a lame file safe

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wysoc1 Author

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Is Audacity Safe. Is a sourceforge download for a lame file safe

I have a MacbookPro 2012 with IOS 10.10.2 and I have Audacity Audio Editor 2.0.2 Installed.

(Not sure where I installed Audacity from.)

The issue:

Audacity will not export to MP3 and says I need a "Lame" file.

The file required is libmp3lame.dylib

My key question is: - Is a sourceforge download safe?

I have seen sourceforge described elsewhere as a 'cess pit' (full of trojans etc).

Currently I have a workaround by using 'Smartconverter'

Any suggestions and alternatives to Audacity or where to get a safe LAME file welcomed!

(Audacity has been remarkably good for a free program)

Thanks

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)

Posted on Feb 20, 2015 12:14 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Feb 20, 2015 12:15 PM in response to wysoc1

Yes.

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wysoc1 Author

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Feb 21, 2015 3:35 AM in response to Kappy

Thanks Kappy. I have assumed you mean yes to both questions.

(Impressed by the high number of contribution points you have accumulated. Wow!)

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Kappy

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Feb 21, 2015 10:45 AM in response to wysoc1

The Source Forge is the reliable source for it. As for alternatives, I believe Amadeus Pro is considered one of the best. I'm not a musician, but have used it for very simple chores I could figure out on my own.

I'm sorry for having ignored the other parts of your question. I hope this makes up for it. 😀

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ChrisJ4203

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Feb 21, 2015 10:50 AM in response to wysoc1

I will also backup what Kappy said. That is where I get both Audacity and the lame file.

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wysoc1 Author

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Feb 23, 2015 3:14 AM in response to Kappy

Thanks Kappy

Your timely and considered guidance is very much appreciated

: - )

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