On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 11:38, Richard Travers wrote: > What exactly is wrong with using an extension to identify a file type? It is > a simple, straightforward system that works.
Because that system _fails_ more often than it succeeds. > it makes it immediately obvious from the file name what application is needed > to open that file, Take the extension ".bbl". This is used for: * TeX/BibTex files; * e-Sword Bible resources; * Pocket e-Sword Bible resources; * At least five other mutually incompatible programs; Take the extension ".wks". This is used by: * MSWorks; * XLisp WorkSpace; * Tandy Deskmate; * Lotus 123; Or maybe you prefer to explain how to differentiate between the ten (or more) mutually incompatible file formats that use ".doc" as the file extension. jonathon -- Personal email to this account is automatically forwarded to Dave Null, and goes unread by any human. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
