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Originally Posted by kennyc
But that's not correct for the PC world. It only works if you associate the Amazon reader with that file type. By using the same file extension for different types of files the PC has no idea that they are different.
a *.doc file is opened my MS-Word (even if it's a Wordperfect file) and it results in an error. If I try to open an amazon PRC file by clicking on it, it trys to open it with mobiReader and gets an error because it not really a .mobi file or it DRM'd etc.
What I'm saying is that for programs in general to work properly in the PC world then the file extension should be associated with a unique file type/format otherwise errors can result.
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You obviously have some knowledge on files and there extension but is not entirely correct. The extensions have little to do with the programs ability to read them. They are important only for the association.
Before you respond to this post try this test, using your example above.
1. Copy your word file and rename it with a BMP extension then double click on the file and see what happens. According to your argument the file should open just fine.
My point is that it will not work
2. The second test open the same word file with OpenOffice. Your argument is that this file will not open my argument is that it will.
But don't only take my word. Reread this thread and you will see there are many people stating that the Kindle4PC downloads two different formats topaz and mobi, but stores them with one file extension.
The only way a user can distinguish the two is by opening the file in a text editor and looking for the word topaz or MOBI within the file.
hope I've helped clarify your confusion ... Computer can be tricky.
Regards,
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