Paul McNett wrote: > MB Software Solutions, LLC wrote: >> Richard Kaye wrote: >>> I wrote a little util to open a project as a DBF and dump it out to a >>> text file just so that I could make sure the project could be recovered >>> even if the PJX/PJT went south. A nice side effect is being able to >>> compare text files to find differences between project files. >> >> Sweet idea! You should consider posting it on the ProFox downloads page! > > Seeing a project file in plain text really makes one wonder: > > "Why the hell didn't they implement this in plain text to begin with?" > > Microsoft has a fascination with binary formats that just add complexity > for their user-developers. Simplify! > > Paul
I think many in geekdom look to add complexity for no good reason!!!! _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.