Today only you can download a free movie from AOL video. But you need to:

1) give them your credit card
2) download their video player software

#1 isn’t a problem for me, but #2 is a probable dealbreaker. I really try to keep AOL software off any of our systems. I’m sure their videoplayer isn’t as bad as the full AOL client but why can you only download with IE6?

AOL Video Delivery Manager can only be downloaded & installed using Internet Explorer 6.0. Support for Netscape browsers is not currently available. Support for Firefox and Windows Internet Explorer 7.0 are coming soon.

I’d have to downgrade just to watch movies like Nacho Libre or White Christmas? There are about 30 or so movies to choose from, so there might be one of interest to you.

Let us know if you give into the AOL force (doubtful I will, but I’m interested in reading about other folks experiences). Had enough computer problems yesterday that I really don’t want to mess around with anything from AOL + IE6 today, even if their video player works good.