Jim,

Peter answered your question on the .dll file. The most common form of the
other file you mentioned is a "Macromedia Shockwave Flash" format (.swf) and
can be opened with your browser (Internet Explorer in most cases). Here are
some handy links:

Almost Every file format in the world!
http://www.ace.net.nz/tech/TechFileFormat.html

The File Extension Source...
http://filext.com/

File Format Extensions...
http://www.burncreek.net/web/shareware/fileextensions/fileextensions.html

Sven Swanson, Sr.

----- Original Message -----
From: james ashley
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:32 AM
Subject: [PCSOFT] Opening and reading files

Hi All: I want to open and read dll files but cant seem to locate the proper
program. Also, with files types like .swf, I open them and its all
gibbersih. How can I translate this date or is a specific program needed for
those types too?  Thank in advance.
Jim

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