how to convert text file with unknown 16 bit encoding to 8 bit as cii

g geleem at bellsouth.net
Wed Aug 13 17:52:45 UTC 2008


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Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
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> Where is this from? It doesn't seem to be
> anything standard.

first time i ever saw this type file was in early msdos.

i was told that it was msbs to hide message and help files because a text file
editor would see as binary and not open it.

a lot of msbs help written were written this way.

i have even seen it in some linux files, but do not recall where. possible
among kde help files.

- --
tc,hago.

g
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