is find out what format they are sent in. Firefox has a plug-in called Download Helper. It will save virtually any streaming video. After you know the format, file extension, then you can get the proper viewer. If they are in Flash format (.flv), Download Helper can convert it to something Windows Media Player can play.
I listen to a lot of webanars and would like to record or save them so I can review them at a later time . what type of soft ware or hard ware do I need?

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