mp3 formatting software

Is there a way to rip my music directly from CD to MP3 format? Is there any software that can do that?
I do it directly from the CD instead of extracting the music to Media Player or iTunes, then there convertic music in mp3 format. Are there any open source programs that can do it. I Run Windows Vista Home Premium Edition. Thanks
Windows Media Player is the best way to convert ur music
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