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Difference between .avi1 and .avi2?

Jan 20, 2005 7:35PM PST

I just downloaded the WinDV video capturing program. The program can capture video from a camcorder as either .avi1 or .avi2.
1) What is the difference between .avi1 and .avi2?
2) Which is preferable for capturing video?
Thanks.
Richard

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