| ▲ | ptrl600 3 hours ago | |
Do they mean like, a version of Windows where I don't have to go into folder options and click "show file extensions"? | ||
| ▲ | gerdesj 2 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |
Windows does care about file extensions but is mildly embarrassed about it, hence the "show" default that has existed from Win 8 (?) onwards. Linux and co generally work with magic bytes which is just another way of doing file formats. Is it better to signify your file format with a .ext or otherwise? I find myself turning on file extensions if I have to use Windows and on Linux, I don't care and it just works. I think the UIs for Linux are better. I think that MS are hung up on trying to suggest their stuff so it gets in the way a bit. On Linux, you just get the best option based on what is installed. | ||
| ▲ | fuzzfactor 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | |
Actually, yes. That is one of the primary points in the list of advantages. >File Explorer shows file extensions, hidden files, the full path in the title bar, and the details pane, with long-path support enabled. https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2026/09/04/announ... If this is intended for developers who aren't that good at quickly setting these simple options by now though I don't know what to think :\ | ||