Create a post that lists five proprietary file types and five open file types. Briefly explain why you should be aware of digital obsolescence.
Open file types:
- MP3
- WAV
- PNG
- JPG
Proprietary File Types
- doc (microsoft word)
- ppt (powerpoint)
- ai (adobe illustrator)
- dwg (autocad file)
- wma (microsoft windows)
One should be aware of digital obsolescence because of the effects of saving files. If a file is a proprietary type, once the software becomes obsolete, it will be difficult for the files to be opened at all. Saving in open file types will allow the files to be opened by other softwares as technological advancements are done.