By itself, it is hard to make sense of the file. Without something to interpret our the data in our files they are just a bunch of one’s & zero’s. We need executables in order to make sense of the files we preserve. Executables are run-able files because they have the required pieces for the operating system and cpu to interpret and well run. Of course opening an application executable requires a double-click or a right-click/open process and from there you can open the file of your choosing. The thought of double-clicking on a file and the uncertainty of what is actually happening scares me a little. Maybe it’s just me, but having control over opening a file is essential. I am usually opening a file in a hex editor or control clicking on a file to open it in a different software application than is default. Working in preservation and archiving for the last few years has caused me to change a habit most people use everyday.
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