Re:Who invented file extensions in file names?
by account42 on Thursday November 02, 2023 @01:03PM
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That's how it generally works under Linux desktop environments - there are generic icons based on file type no matter what application is used to open them.
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Re:Who invented file extensions in file names?
by linuxontheweb on Thursday November 02, 2023 @01:35PM
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Same for my own "Linux" desktop environment (https://linuxontheweb.github.io/).
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my development process is searching for the perfect Unicode symbol for a given application. I love using Unicode symbols as file icons because they combine the concepts of expressive iconography and the rendering efficiency of text.