New Apple User Having Problems Downloading Things

Recently bought an iBook G4 (with Panther) after a lifetime as a Windows user. I can't seem to download any videos. Nothing happens after the download is complete, and when I click on the icon that appears on my desktop, it asks me which program I want to use to open it, and none of the logical choices work.

Am I a moron and missing something simple here?

Much thanks in advance for any assistance ... I love my new Apple.

What kind/format of videos are you downloading? Do you only use QuickTime? If the videos are AVI you may want to try VLC (look for it at www.versiontracker.com).

I believe I only use Quick Time. Some things do download, and Quick Time is what comes up.

Possibly the videos that won't download aren't Quick Time compatible, this must be my problem. Is there a free solution to this, or do I have to purchase something?

Thanks again for the help! Im such a rube!

VLC is freeware and plays everything. You may need also Windows Media for OSX, just because there is a lot of videos in that format, the OSX version is really simple and lacks of the extras of the Windows version. Just go to Microsoft's page and it will redirect you to Mac's section.

Link to VLC: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/14738

Gracias. I appreciate it.

mraya said:

VLC is freeware and plays everything. You may need also Windows Media for OSX, just because there is a lot of videos in that format, the OSX version is really simple and lacks of the extras of the Windows version. Just go to Microsoft's page and it will redirect you to Mac's section.

Link to VLC: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/14738

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Hi I tried downloaded this but after I hit the download it says to pick a location. I am new at this and not sure what to do. I have the Mac OSX software. Please help.
Thanks
PS you must think I an really dumb :dummy:

Oh, just pick any. Those are just one of the many locations you can download the app, so if one of them is down, you have the other to choose from. Developers prefer other websites to host their app in order to keep costs down in order to not use up their bandwidth, which does cost money, if they ever needed more to keep their website up.

iWhat said:

Oh, just pick any. Those are just one of the many locations you can download the app, so if one of them is down, you have the other to choose from. Developers prefer other websites to host their app in order to keep costs down in order to not use up their bandwidth, which does cost money, if they ever needed more to keep their website up.

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Hi
I just clicked on Canada and it would not load. What am I doing wrong?

Yep, that one's broken. You really know how to pick em'! Try another one.

Hi
Thanks I got it now. I also sent you a PM about other questions. Thanks for your help.