Codecs needed?

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Hey everyone. I'm trying to get a list of all the software, utilities, and programs that I will need to install on my new MacBook Pro for all the tasks that I'll need to accomplish (FTP transfers, watching DVDs, listening to music, etc.). I am pleased to discover that Leopard already comes with a lot of cool stuff for me to accomplish these things, however, I'm finding that there are a few things that I'll need to install myself. One of the things I have a question about is codecs. Will I need to install some sort codec pack on my Mac? If so then what's the best codec pack available for Mac? On my Windows PC I installed the popular K-Lite codec pack which seemed to decode everything I downloaded. I'm not sure if the same thing is needed for a Mac or not.

I'm combing through the Mac Product Guide (http://guide.apple.com/) to see what software is available for each specific task that I need to perform and nothing really showed up under "codec pack."

Thanks! :D
 
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Thanks shfle. That's EXACTLY what I was looking for!
 

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Those two that shfle gave the URL for should take care most of your video files. If you have any files you have problems with, be sure to ask.
 
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Yes, VLC was on my list of software to install. I have it on my PC and it is an amazing little program. It can even play incomplete downloaded files.

Man I can't wait for my MacBook to get here!
 
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Yes, VLC was on my list of software to install. I have it on my PC and it is an amazing little program. It can even play incomplete downloaded files.

Man I can't wait for my MacBook to get here!
Same deal on the Mac. It is a little flaky with incomplete files though, often crashing at the end of the clip. But you can just force-quit from the dock or opt-cmd-esc, and restart it with no problem.
 

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