converting video files (getting OT)

[Earl Violet]

--- On Mon, 10/27/08, Kevin Jones <kjb.jones at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> > >> I just ran a avi file in Windows Media
> Player.  Worked fine.  Yes, embarrassingly I still have a
> windows box that I paid $3 for.
> > >>
> > >> Earl

> > >> -Earl,
> > > I thought so too.   For some reason my windows
> media player does not
> > > play avi files. And certainly the zune gadget I
> just bought seems to be
> > > very restricted in what it plays. I have one
> laptop that I keep for when
> > > I need windows type stuff, and even then use vlc
> as a player.
> > > I do have a converter for windows, but would have
> liked one for the
> > > kubuntu
> > >
> > > Kevin

You might need to go to tools-options section and see if avi is selected.  I'm running Win2K.

Earl