Converting MPEG to AVI
 

I just installed a TV Tuner card (WinFast TV 2000XP Deluxe).
The main reason I bought this card was the ability to record documentaries in better than VHS quality. The software allows recording in MPEG1 and MPEG2.
Is there a program that will allow me to convert the MPEG file into an AVI or DivX like most all other video files I have downloaded are?
I am looking to have a file size around 600-700MB per 60 mins of video.

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check out 'virtualdub'

it's free and it can convert for you.

Virtualdub is a nice program, but you can also just record in the highest quality setting for mpeg1. This would give you a 700MB file for a 70min file, with the added bonus of being in the correct format to burn a VCD with it.

Thanks Virtualdub worked well.
The other thing I need to know is whether it is best to edit (ie removing comercials etc.) then convert or convert then edit?
I was able to use Virtualdub to edit the mpeg2 and then convert it to avi. I do not see an option however to save the edited version over the original mpeg in case I want to burn one to DVD. Any recommended programs?

virtualdub doesn't really care either way, just set it to direct stream, cout out the commersials, then save as avi!

Easily the greatest video program ever made!