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Or just copy the file from /tmp.

I don't think the flash file will play. Try it.

yep i've trawled through my /tmp (the osx equivalent anyway) for the flv file, and if you use an flv player you can play the file

If you're using Safari, you can just hit Command-Option-A, look for the googlevideo link (or .flv/.mp4 file) and double-click to download.

I did. mplayer will play them.