[X4U] Streaming video question

[Wayne Wilkin]

I was looking at another post from a different message board and they  
are using this plug-in to play flv's. It's a quicktime plug-in.
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/perian.html
Already tried it works good.

There is another one that plays flv's and flash, haven't tried it yet.
http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_standalone_flv_player.html


On Nov 7, 2006, at 6:16 AM, Lee Licata wrote:

> Chris, great tip. Thanks.
>
> Just tried it with a Youtube movie about steve irwin (http:// 
> youtube.com/watch?v=5MppLxCVr9k)
>
> When I found the largest file and double-clicked, it downloaded the  
> file automatically.
>
> The file was a ".flv" file that quicktime (not the "pro") would not  
> play. Safari could not play it either.
>
> Any hint what will?
>
> Lee
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:16:53 -0600
> From: Chris Long <clong at mac.com>
>
> I've read that it is easiest in Safari... with the video in the  
> front window, choose Window and Activity... then look for the  
> largest file size, double-click it, and then choose File and Save  
> As to name it and watch it later.
>
> The same works for YouTube and other Flash video sites.
>
> Chris
>
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