I'll save the obligatory (and hyperbolic) “ZOMG! Flash video is changing teh interwebs!” comments for other venues... but because it
is so suited for the web, interest abounds.
Quiz:
We all know what happens when a proprietary technology becomes hyper-popular?
That's right!
Open source options begin cropping up.
On that note, in my recent journeys, I've been fortunate enough to stumble across a couple of open source flv players for the web.
Keen!
Without further adieu, here ya go!
Flow Player (thanks, Jay!)
Flash Video Player
and if you're
really a freedom fighter,
here's a link to one gentleman's journey in doing it
all with simply ffmpeg, ming and an enterprising penguin.
Please share your finds in the comments.