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> An extension ‘txt’ also informs novice users about the role of these files: they are not programming code, they are primarily meant to be read. If only the f

by drcube 13y ago

> An extension ‘txt’ also informs novice users about the role of these files: they are not programming code, they are primarily meant to be read. If only the file name hinted at that fact...

walls 13y ago
Using that logic, let's get rid of extensions entirely. All applications from now on shall just be named EXECUTE.
- drcube 13y ago
  Extensions should be for user convenience, not OS functionality. And files should be assumed to be text unless otherwise specified. IMHO.
  - walls 13y ago
    So you're in favor of adding an extension to all executables, then?