[Xitami] Re: file extensions

[Johannes Prost]

Hi Rick,

thank"s for the tip. What MS-OS are you using than ?
I still use the "old" NT4 and looked it up, but there is no such option.
I really have to go through the DOS-box procedure and that was the point
to mention that. If that's done with the "right click" on the newer
systems, he fine with me !!
But again, thank's; will keep that!I maybe will using a newer
system one day. :):)

Johannes


> alright... i'll admit,
>
> there were several very simple points in this thread that were flying
> clear over my head until reading this last post, and realizing where
> some folks in this forum may be getting confused or having
> difficulties changing file-extensions.
>
> one of the "stupidest" defaults (in windows at least), is how it hides
> file-extensions from the user.  this (in my opinion) drastically
> reduces a users' control and overall experience... and could easily
> wind up leaving them vulnerable to all sorts of other nasty little
> things that simply cannot be detected at a glance.
>
> when setting up or taking charge of a new windows machine for personal
> use, one of the very first things i do, is disable the extension-mask.
>    - in windows explorer, click the [tools] menu
>    - select [folder options]
>    - go to the [view] tab
>    - and 'un'-check the [hide file extensions for known file types] box
>    - [apply], [ok]... and carry on
>
> this 'should' allow you to see clearly, all file-extensions right
> across the board... where they can be changed, simply by renaming the
> file.
>    - right-click / rename
> or
>    - single left-click a file-name that's currently highlighted
>
> q )  how do i create a ".cfg" or ".aut" file???
> a )  i don't.  i create a simple text file, then rename it.  :)
>
> i personally fail to see anything difficult or complicated about that.
>
> rick
>
>
> On 12/5/05, Johannes Prost <xitami at pastryworld.ca> wrote:
>> Hello Ayhan,
>>
>> sorry that it came over that way. It was certainly NOT my intention.
>>
>> But, do you know that the person knows the way to rename the file ? With
>> "the right click"; that
>> doesn't work. I tried my self and found out that I have to go through
>> the process of opening a DOS
>> box every time for that.
>
>> >
>> > There is no harm in explaining a newbie that it is a text file just
>> like
>> > a file with the extension ".txt" and that you can open it with notepad
>> > and you can even rename it.
>> >
>
>
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