dawniec99,
iTunes can do some nasty things to converted files and make life difficult for when you want to transport across to other players.
Try to stay away from iTunes.
There are other freeware tools available which lets you convert your cd's to MP3 songs.
The following FREEWARE apps are available for download on our site:
winLAME from
http://www.mympxplayer.org/winlame-df159.html.
FreeRIP from
http://www.mympxplayer.org/freerip-111-mb-df34.html.
Hope that helps with your converting.
In terms of the download site, I will find out and let you know.