Mariusz Postol

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File content bitstream versus text versus document

Aug 25 2024 2:02 PM

Files comprise content and metadata describing the content. Because a computer is a binary device the file content always is a bitstream. File metadata refers to information stored within a file that provides additional details about the file itself. For example, metadata might reveal the author of a file, previous revisions, or personalized comments associated with the file. It's like a description of the file, encompassing various attributes that help organize and manage files effectively.

If the content of a file is always bitstream we must ask.

  1. What conditions must be met to recognize bitstream as text?  
  2. What conditions must be met to recognize the text as a document?

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