Converting WMV and non apple files on the net

I'm very new to apple, and I love my new machine, however, I cannot open any microsoft based files eg. wmv files on the internet and I thought that the conversion would be much simpler. I called tec support and was directed to flip4mac.com, however I couldn't install the wmv converter onto the macbook, has anyone figured this out??
Please Help
Drew

Flip4mac.com will have a Universal version of their plugin soon. It is the best option as it will run natively on the Intel chip.
You might be able to find an old version of Windows Media Player for the Mac but it is being discontinued.

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