HT3775 Why can Quick Tim player play  AVI format from cameo video camera?

Here is the message I get when I try to open the file.
The file could not be open, a required Codec isn't avaible.
Peter

The only problem with that link is that it is a bit of an infomercial. It is good for solutions #1 and #2, but solution #3 is somebody trying to sell your something.  Install Perian (free).  Install MPEGStreamclip (free).  Convert for free.  I am sure there are many other free converters.

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