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We've previously pointed out a Hulu Video Downloader that did a more robust job of downloading and converting Hulu's offerings for enjoyment on computers and portable devices. That tool is now gone, and you've probably got a good guess as to why. StreamTransport provides the same downloading function, and the quality is aces—a Saturday Night Live sketch we grabbed for a test came out looking like an iTunes (non-HD) download. The downloaded files are FLV formatted, which VLC Media Player has no problem opening, or converting for other platforms. It also can grab YouTube and a few other Flash-based videos, according to its creator, though we haven't tested it outside of Hulu.
When possible, you should go the legal, non-work-around method of streaming your shows through Hulu, commercials and all. If you're fiending to catch just the last episode of a series before a flight, though, StreamTransport could be handy in a pinch—providing it's still around when you get to it. It's a free download for Windows systems only.
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