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> Text formats are popular because you don't have to use a special tool to view them. That's the only reason. But you need a special tool to get a computer to
by cbsmith 7y ago
> Text formats are popular because you don't have to use a special tool to view them. That's the only reason.
But you need a special tool to get a computer to read them. Seems like not a win. Throw in compression & encryption... and suddenly you need a special tool anyway.