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~~Most~~ many file types are just a renamed .zip (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

OK, thanks for all the answers. I get it, a "docx" is a zip archive expected to contain something specific making it a docx. But why "most" though?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I think 'most' is hyperbole for dramatic effect / increased engagement. "more files than you might think are actually following the zip file structure" isn't as punchy.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I just didn't think of too many file extensions when I had this thought. I was also thinking of more obscure file extensions, and not the main media formats.