[kj] OT: free video conversion software

[The Mighty TB]

a.madani at anirrationaldomain.net wrote:



>I got a DVD recently that has .avi files, and my PC won't recognise the 

>format. I can play the sound, but there's no picture.

> Does anyone know of reliable free software that can convert the files to 

> mpeg or wmv? That is, without a nag screen asking you to buy the software 

> plastered in the middle of the screen?

> Thanks in advance.


Try VLC media player which is freeware.  That application will play just 
about anything.

T.B.