Converting avi, mpeg, and wmv video

Does anyone know if there is free software available and if so, where would I download from, that would enable me to convert avi, mpeg or wmv files so that I may view video on my imac? Quicktime and Realplayer fail to convert these files.
Thank You.
imac 233mhz   Mac OS 9.2.x   192 mb ram

If you were trying to check out VLC, they no longer support OS9. You can check for an older version but I doubt if there are any. http://www.videolan.org/
Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac
G5 20' iMac w/iSight/Remote, 2.5GB RAM, 250GB HD   Mac OS X (10.4)   OS 10.4.3

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