In message at http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse/2016-02/msg01428.html Felix Miata wrote:
I tried LibreOffice, but its proprietary file picker refuses to recognize the .sxc file.
After reading this I decided to ask my question: Why certain linux applications accept or insist on using only specific file extensions? In unix/linux systems file types are/can be identified without the extension, therefore it makes working with these applications counterproductive. For example I would like to place on my desktop two playlist files, one opened by vlc, the other by audacious. I thought that by adjusting file associations I can set which playlist is opened by which application. I have renamed pls extensioin to pls2 and associated it with audacious. But audacious cannot open the file anymore saying: Error opening file, file format not recognized. This is obviously not true as only the file extension was changed. I don't understand it why the program is made like that. One of the strengths of linux that it doesn't require extension to identify file type. Why don't some linux applications make use of this opportunity? Thanks, Istvan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org