FAQ

Here are some answers to either frequently asked questions or to important aspects of this project; the ground rules.

What is the purpose of this Wiki and this project?

What IS a file format, anyway?

Some of these classifications (Organic, for example) are strange. Who'd want that?

Part of the goals of this project are to extend out past the more limited realms of similar projects. Because of funding, direction, and preference, the multiple other sites are usually focused on a sub-set of all potential file formats, because who'd have time to deal with them? If this project gains more and more contributors, then there's not much more effort required to go after items on the fuzzy lines of what constitutes file formats. Or, for that matter, discern the reason they're file formats. So we have many items like DNA and Piano Rolls that can also be included and worked on. Priority-wise, however, it's probably best to stick with electronic file forms, especially ones lacking any links or documentation - they could really use your efforts.

Why is it public domain?

What happens in the event of disagreement and conflict?

How can I help? I don't like to ______ and everyone seems to have that under control anyway.