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Old 06-16-2006, 01:53 AM   #1
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Converting WMV files

I have an wmv video file (which is windows media file - correct me if I am wrong) and I want to send it to a friend via email. She runs and Apple computer (Heaven forbid). What sort of media player does apple run and can I convert the file somehow. Thanks for your attention.
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Old 06-16-2006, 07:28 AM   #2
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I have an wmv video file (which is windows media file - correct me if I am wrong) and I want to send it to a friend via email. She runs and Apple computer (Heaven forbid). What sort of media player does apple run and can I convert the file somehow. Thanks for your attention.
Apple's quicktime player can play .wmv files if she has :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WMV_Player
which costs money.
for FREE alternative try download the VLC media player:
www.videolan.org

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Thanks Alfie,
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There is also a Windows Media Player for Mac.
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