pageoneresults - 5:21 pm on Aug 27, 2002 (gmt 0)

One common problem between Mac and PC users are extensions. Although, newer versions of Mac and its supporting software give you the option to append file names, the problem is still prevalent amongst older versions of Mac software.

If you are on a PC and receive what you know is a .eps, .gif, .jpg, .psd or whatever the file extension may be, you should be able to open that file with the program associated with those extensions. The problem arises when you get files that do not contain the three letter extension at the end of the file name; .eps, .jpg, etc...

If the file you received on your PC is void of the ending three letter extension, just right click, rename and add the appropriate extension. But, only if you know that is the correct one. Be careful. If you have your PC set up to associate certain programs with certain file types, an icon for that program will usually appear with the file. If the file came from a Mac user and does not have the three letter extension, then your PC does not know what the file type is and will normally display a default file icon. Add the three letter extension and viola, your PC can now associate the file with the appropriate program.