many people already know how to do this but i just thought i'd write this for those that don't.

The first method is as easy as cut and paste. just copy the url of the youtube video you require. then take it to the website below and paste the url in the box. Once you press the button the file will begin downloading.

http://video.qooqle.jp/dl/

only problem using this method is that you require an flv player to view files. if that doesn't bother you then you can download an flv player from here.

http://www.download.com/FLV-Player/3...-10467082.html.


The second method is just the same cut and paste job as the first, only take it to this site instead...

http://vixy.net/

once you get the youtube video url pasted into the box on vixy.net, you then have the option to convert the file into a number of formats.
mov
avi
mp4 -- for ipod
3gp -- for mobile
mp3 -- just the sound

just select the format you desire and download and it will be converted and downloaded to your computer. easy enough!