There is a lot of freeware–and not so free–software on the Internet to compress large video files for easier publishing on the Web or for storing on 700MB CD-RW disks. When it comes to compression software, DivX and XviD are popular choices with tech gurus and hackers, but a person with average computer skills might be overwhelmed with their complexity. A much more user friendly alternative is Windows Movie Maker, and if you own a Windows XP or Vista computer, you already have the software on your computer. Tips Writer Bio
