Convert wmv to avi mp4 mov ipod etc for mac

I ve been looking for some freeware or shareware programs for Mac to convert wmv files into something usable on mac without using flip4mac.

I ran into different kinds of software and the following came out ready to be used:

ipod video convertor
it works well and fast, a clkean and fast installating, but the trial version only alows to do 5 minute clips or less, so you will have to register for bigger files. One thing that bothered me: it drops a lot of frames on older videofiles. the video went almost double as fast as the audio, and i couldnt get it fixed in the settings.
http://www.dvd-to-ipod-video-converter-for-mac.com-http.com/how-to-convert-wmv-to-ipod-for-mac.html

i stopped looking for another program, soon more info..
let me know if you find any good ones!

or you can always use a hammer...
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Quicktime doesn't play video after updating to 7.4

My Quicktime doesn't show any video anymore, but it plays the audio.
It seems to be a common problem for Macusers after updating Quicktime to 7.4

There are a lot of issues like this on many forums, but no one seems to have the correct solution that works for all.
I read a lot about problems with third party software and codecs which could might cause the problem.
Apple doesnt hold itself responsible for third party software so don't expect any help there (although i am very happy with their support).

I also read difficult solutions like deleting codecs etc in your /library

I figured my flip4mac was out of date so i uninstalled it and downloaded the latest version, installed it and the problem is solved.
Sometimes the video still doesnt show, but after refreshing the loaded video, it shows perfectly.
(Maybe for some of you the refresh might do without reinstalling any software.)

It seems more or less logical to me that after a software update like upgrading your Quicktime leads to some broken connections with codecs or other software. so reinstalling some of them might help.
Still developers should be working harder on this matter


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