Converting a AVI File to play on a Mac

Hello,
I have AVI Files on a DVD. When I put the DVD( with the AVI files) in my Mac G5
the MAc doesn't even read the DVD. What is the best way to convert these files ,so I can play them on my MAC. I also have a PC with Vista that I can convert the files on.
Thank you for the help!

Download and install [Perian|http://perian.org> (free).
The files will playback better if you copy them from the DVD to a local hard drive.

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