quicktime question.

It depends on the AVI. Some older AVIs require codecs that only work in QT for Classic (or OS9). Some are DivX which require a DivX codec. Try either the DivX codec for Mac or the XviD codec for the Mac. But ultimately, using MPlayer or VLC will be easier.

 

The DivX codec is a free download. There is a fee-based DivX Pro codec, but you don't need it for playback.

 

Oh, for Pete's sake! Haven't you ever heard that you believe nothing you hear and only half what you read? The problem with the DivX codec is that it makes the QT7 player double-display its Help menu. This is the length, breadth, and height of the "incompatibility." Download and install the DivX codec. With it installed, .avi files display just fine in the QT7 player.

 

And if you don't want the dual-Help menu, give 3ivx a try.

 

Yeah MPLayer works fine. i've had no problems with .avi files with mplayer so far.

 

I play Divx files with quicktime 7 and don't have double help menus, so it can be done. I've got 2 years worth of video stuff on my powerbook, so I'm not sure what it is that causes it to work. but it can be done.