A program to determine type?

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Any of you know of a program which can scan a file, or a directory of
files and try to determine what kind of type the file is? Based on the
content of the file, not a file type?

Ie, something like

file Aaaaaaa is a jpg picture
file bbbbbbb is a wav sound

etc

?
 
P. Burrows said:
Any of you know of a program which can scan a file, or a directory of
files and try to determine what kind of type the file is? Based on the
content of the file, not a file type?

Ie, something like

file Aaaaaaa is a jpg picture
file bbbbbbb is a wav sound

etc

?
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You want something like this:

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_(Unix)>
File (Unix) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

<http://www.iconv.com/file.htm>
Determine file type
 
P. Burrows said:
Any of you know of a program which can scan a file, or a directory of
files and try to determine what kind of type the file is? Based on the
content of the file, not a file type?
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There is mpftype http://www.mirkes.de/en/freeware/oldstuff.php
This is a wrapper for the regularly updated library winex32.dll, which
must be downloaded seperately from this Japanese page
http://www.55555.to/

The status (freeware?) of winex32.dll is unknown.
I changed the subject line in the hope that honyakusha would be so kind
and check out if he can help.

There is also TRID http://mark0.net/soft-trid-e.html
 
P. Burrows said:
Any of you know of a program which can scan a file, or a directory of
files and try to determine what kind of type the file is? Based on the
content of the file, not a file type?
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Yup - several are listed on the ACF pages. . .

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/acf/P_FILEUTILITIES.php#0.01FileAnalyzer

Susan
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There is mpftype http://www.mirkes.de/en/freeware/oldstuff.php
This is a wrapper for the regularly updated library winex32.dll, which
must be downloaded seperately from this Japanese page
http://www.55555.to/

The status (freeware?) of winex32.dll is unknown.
I changed the subject line in the hope that honyakusha would be so kind
and check out if he can help.
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This page appears to be a programmer's blog.

The site http://www.55555.to/ has a table, the headings of which are as
follows:

Free Software Ver. Updated on SIZE Operation
Explanations Download Confirmed
at link for foll. OS


So my first conclusion is that all software under the 1st column on this
page are free software.



I just looked up the Japanese page http://www.55555.to/what/wed.htm
which you get to when you click on winex32.dll Ver.1.27 at the link
www.55555.to

There's a small note in Japanese that says:
ABOUT winex32.dll

This is a dll that assists in distinguishing extensions and is meant for
developers. Before use, make sure you read the file winext32.text.

-------------------------------------------------------------

The file can be downloaded when you click the link under Ver. Download.

If you need further information, you can send me the readme.txt file.

Hope that helps a bit.

Gururaj Rao (honyakusha)
 
honyakusha wrote:

So my first conclusion is that all software under the 1st column on
this page are free software.
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<SNIPPED>

I expected it to be freeware, but it would be nice to have confirmation.
This already looks promising.
If you need further information, you can send me the readme.txt file.

Hope that helps a bit.

Gururaj Rao (honyakusha)
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Thank you, very helpful. :)
I have zipped up the WinEx32.txt that comes with v1.27 and uploaded to
http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=028NZVPVKOUY30N33XYJL25R0X
 
Thank you, very helpful. :)
I have zipped up the WinEx32.txt that comes with v1.27 and uploaded to
http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=028NZVPVKOUY30N33XYJL25R0X
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OK. Here's a quick and dirty translation of the file you sent me:
============================================================
TITLE: WINEX32.DLL
Version: 1.27
Date: 2006/01/09
Category: Extension discrimination DLL
By NTSOFT
Operating Env.: 32bit Windows OS
Dev. Environment: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005
Website: http://www.55555.to/
Distribution: OK if archive content remains unchanged
Copyright (C) 2000-2006 NTSOFT
============================================================

About WINEX32.DLL
Will not work as a standalone application.
Use together with compatible application.

* Installation location
In principle, place the file in the folder mentioned below.
Windows 9x: In the System folder
Windows NT: In the System32 folder

* Revision History
<snipped>


Cheers,
GR (honyakusha)
 
honyakusha said:
OK. Here's a quick and dirty translation of the file you sent me:
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Looks like it can be safely concluded that the dll and mpftype (the
wrapper for it) are freely distributable freeware.

Muchos grazias!
 
Craig said:
Apps listed from the link above:

File Identifier
Sebastian Groeneveld
http://dracuul.tripod.com/fileid/

file type
Markus Stephany
http://www.mirkes.de/en/freeware/oldstuff.php

FileAlyzer
Patrick M. Kolla
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/filealyzer/index.html

FileAnalyser
Kurt Zimmerman
http://home.tiscali.de/zdata/mainpage_e.htm

TrID
Marco Pontello's
http://mark0.net/soft-trid-e.html

I just followed the links above, and all in that section looks in good
order.

(In fact, I think those particular authors all make nothing but freeware
products.)

OP is either flat mistaken or else, perhaps basing his (top-sekrit) allusion
on some product in another section of the page....

Oh, and as to Craig?
<grin>

-Craig
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Ignore him, Susan. He thinks he's such a tease. ;)
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Am Tue, 21 Mar 2006 04:21:00 +0100 schrieb P. Burrows:
Any of you know of a program which can scan a file, or a directory of
files and try to determine what kind of type the file is? Based on the
content of the file, not a file type?

Ie, something like

file Aaaaaaa is a jpg picture
file bbbbbbb is a wav sound

etc

?
Click to expand...

TrID
http://mark0.net/soft-tridnet-e.html
 
omega said:
Craig said:
Susan said:
P. Burrows wrote:
Apps listed from the link above:

File Identifier
Sebastian Groeneveld
http://dracuul.tripod.com/fileid/

file type
Markus Stephany
http://www.mirkes.de/en/freeware/oldstuff.php

FileAlyzer
Patrick M. Kolla
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/filealyzer/index.html

FileAnalyser
Kurt Zimmerman
http://home.tiscali.de/zdata/mainpage_e.htm

TrID
Marco Pontello's
http://mark0.net/soft-trid-e.html




I just followed the links above, and all in that section looks in good
order.
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Blessings upon you. :) :) :)
(In fact, I think those particular authors all make nothing but freeware
products.)

OP is either flat mistaken or else, perhaps basing his (top-sekrit) allusion
on some product in another section of the page....
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Oh, and as to Craig?

Ignore him, Susan. He thinks he's such a tease. ;)
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<grin>

Susan
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