1. FF22's Avatar
    I just accidentally discovered that the Browser will allow one to read xxx.TXT files.

    The method exploits the fact that you can use the address bar to enter:

    file:/// to explore the various folders and files on the pb.

    (and whoops, just discovered you can view jpg's)

    The folder you may be mainly interested in is:

    file:///accounts/1000/shared

    which is the folder you see when you hook your pb up to a computer.

    Under that are the various normal folders, like documents, photos, etc.

    I had copied a plain txt file to the documents folder just as a backup and when I clicked on that file-link, the xxx.txt file displayed in the browser.

    As mentioned, while typing this, I found I could look at jpg's the same way - maybe not all that practical since there is a photo app but it was a surprise. I did discover a limitation of sorts - you cannot navigate down to any folder with a SPACE in its name - you get the FileSave prompt window. Hmm, just replaced the Space with a DASH and it will then open that folder.

    Well, that's my discovery of the day. And since I've had a few text file I would like for simple reference, it will be handy.
    wms3 likes this.
    05-23-11 10:46 AM
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