I don't know if this is the best software or favorite, but I just use plain old Windows Media Player (Currently using Version 10). Click on Rip, the whole CD is selected by default. You can select only those songs you want if you like. The first time you select RIP MUSIC it'll bring up an option showing the default rip format (usually Windows Media Audio) just change it to MP3 or go to Tools/Options/Rip Music and under Rip Settings set it to MP3. My music is copies by default to my MY MUSIC folder under MY DOCUMENTS in my PC. Hope that helps...