Reply to post: Re: Extension

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Re: Extension

I believe it's this combo:

1) OS hides file extensions

2) OS chooses program to run based on file extension

3) Program handles file based on content rather than file extension

4) Program doesn't warn that content does not match file extension OR careless user

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