[Xitami] Re: file extensions

[Rick Headly]

i first became aware of this default "extension mask" (as well as how
to disable it) when i migrated from win-3.1 to win-98 (first edition).
 i recall being extremely angry that win-98 had hidden the
extensions... but the problem was quickly corrected, upon calling the
shop where the pc was purchased.

these days, i frequently use an assortment of different (o/s &/or)
windows versions... but must say that i'm not personally familiar with
nt4.

many people laugh hysterically when i say this, but my 'personal' most
favourite pc of all, is an old p-600 (with 768mb. of ram)... running
win-millennium (same install of m/e since october 2001).  i've spent a
lot of time tweaking and optimizing that machine... and getting it
tuned up just the way i like it.  it's far more stable, and (for the
best part) out-performs any other system i own... including this
crappy 3 month old lap-top that came factory installed with xp-home.

what's my point?

the "best" system of all, is the one that works well for you.  beware
of the man with the flashy sales-pitch.

rick


On 12/5/05, Johannes Prost <xitami at pastryworld.ca> wrote:
>
> 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
>
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> >
> > 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.