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Internet Tip - It is an ASCII or Binary file?
by Maria Marsala
Summary: When you upload files to the Internet, how do you know what format to use?
Many computer programs automatically "do something". What can you do when the automatic feature won't work? LEARN! That's what!
The program I use to upload* my web pages to the Internet is an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program. It automatically uploads the files by deciding which files contain characters that are either ASCII* or binary*. When the program malfunctions, it uploads a file using the wrong type, and files, such as graphics, Pdf's, etc. will not appear properly on the web site. This situation happened to me a few weeks ago and because I didn't understand the difference between ASCII and binary, I asked for assistance.
Basically, the litmus test to determine file type is to view the file in a text editor, such as Word pad or Note pad. If it has funny characters, then almost definitely it is a binary file. Since most files uploaded to the web are created in Note pad and Word pad, most files contain ASCII characters with graphics, images, PDF's, and Power Point presentations being binary.
For a list of ASCII and binary file extensions, go to: http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/fileextensions.asp.
* For a description of Internet related words, go to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary at www.m-w.com/dictionary.htm
Special thanks to the members of the web-design group at yahoogroups.com and the HWG-techniques group at the HTML Writers Guild for their assistance with this tip!
© 2010 Elevating Your Business. An irrepressible entrepreneur, Maria Marsala sold AVON at age 14 and landed on Wall Street three years later. She became a bond trader at a time when female executives were as rare as pink diamonds. In 1998, brimming with 25+ years of business expertise, Maria created Elevating Your Business. She coaches established women B2B owners to double their bottom line using strategic business planning and execution systems, delivered one-on-one or to large audiences. Earn more, work less and live a sparkling quality of life! It starts at www.CoachMaria.com
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