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Thread ID: 13640	2001-12-10 18:22:00	'Cutting' large .avi files into CD-sized pieces	Guest (0)	Press F1

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27230	2001-12-10 18:22:00	I've downloaded a 900MB .avi file from edonkey, and would now like to cut it into parts to fit onto CD-R's. Anyone know of any programs that can do this? Thanks, Chris.	Guest (0)
27231	2001-12-11 02:36:00	WHy not just zip it Im sure the zip file will be well under 600mb	Guest (0)
27232	2001-12-11 02:48:00	Thanks for the reply. Yes, I guess it would, but the idea was to free up hard-drive space and be able to watch the file straight off the CD's	Guest (0)
27233	2001-12-11 04:09:00	What's the movie? :-) Just search for 'avi splitter' in a search engine such as google, and take your pick. Otherwise, try dvd.box.sk . If you plan to watch the movie on your DVD/VCD player, ensure the avi file is VCD compliant.	Guest (0)
27234	2001-12-12 01:39:00	Included somewhere in the MS Office 97 CD (dont know about other releases) is a program called MSScreenCam which basically captures screen toings and froings. It creates AVI files as a result which are quite large. BUT comes with a neat executable distribution package which shrinks the file to around 1/10th the size and can then be watched directly from the reduced file. Don't know if your AVI will be compatible but worth a thought....	Guest (0)
27235	2001-12-17 10:40:00	Hi Chris Download from freebyte.com This is quite a good one.	Guest (0)
27236	2001-12-17 19:31:00	Thanks to those that took the time to reply. Been busy what with the end of year rush, but will have a go at some of these suggestions this weekend. Cheers, Chris.	Guest (0)
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