Free video conversion software?

[ialsohaveadream]

I'm looking for some freeware (paging mechmike!) that would convert files to .avi format. I need it to convert .mpg and .mov files.

Any suggestions?

[mechmike0034]

I know squat about video.

That said, have a look at these sites:

http://mrbass.org
http://www.doom9.org/
http://videohelp.com
(specifically, http://www.videohelp.com/tools?convert=MPG%20to%20AVI)
http://www.cdfreaks.com/

http://www.virtualdub.org/features
http://www.stoik.com/products/svc/svc_main.htm
http://www.avid.com/freedv/features.asp