Playing .asf Files with Quicktime?

I have downloaded some video files, but they are .asf files, which are played with Microsoft Windows Media Player. Is there a way I can play these and possibly convert them with Quicktime? I am using QT Pro 7.0.3. I am currently using Flip4mac to open wmv files with Quicktime, but it doesn't work for asf files. Can anyone help?

You could probably use SnapzPro X2 ( http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/ ) to capture the clips as they play on your desktop.

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