One of the annoying things about MP3 apps on Linux is that, given it’s the most popular ripping format in the world (prolly), I can’t see why Linux tends not to include it as a default sound format.

I think the reason is summat to do with copyright or something? Anyway, whatever.

The solution to get MP3 support into your machine is to open a terminal and issue this command..

sudo apt-get install gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly-multiverse

Once installed, the MP3 option in applications appears so Sound Juicer / Rhythmbox suddenly have MP3 available – sweet!