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I remember Mac OS 8 not having file extensions and it was very difficult to change a file's type. I believe hexedit was involved. Extensions IMO are way more re
by alana314 3y ago
I remember Mac OS 8 not having file extensions and it was very difficult to change a file's type. I believe hexedit was involved. Extensions IMO are way more reliable.
- edbaskerville 3y agoResEdit was the convenient app for that. Apple type/creator was a superior metadata system for sure, but the UI was opaque for non-technical users. Paired with the modern "open with..." settings, it would still be better than how file extensions are used today.