[File] Update magic entries

[Jason Summers]

To the list: I've tried to help to get these patterns into basic working
order. And while I'd definitely like to see *some* of them added to file's
database, I've been skeptical about how this will work, and I'm not taking
sides. Many of the patterns are not really ready for production. I have a
number of concerns that I'm prepared to bring up, but I'm hoping that some
other people here will offer their feedback.

On Fri, May 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM Gregory Lepore <greg at rhobard.com> wrote:

> With a ton of help from Jason Summers I have updated my collection of
> 1,200 new magic entries for file. I have updated each entry to include
> links to the supporting documentation I used to create the signatures.
> The file now passes Jason's mgcchk script and all entries have been tested.
>
> I would like to find out the best way to get these signatures verified
> and into 'file'. I don't think anybody wants 1,200 separate emails/bug
> reports for each of the entries (but I will do it if needed.)
>
> The magic file (lepore_magic) is at:
>
> https://github.com/glepore70/pronom-research/tree/master
>
> along with sample files and supporting documentation for every new entry
> in the sample_files directory. Also included are the signatures in
> PRONOM format.
>
> I've also uploaded a helper script, combomask.py which generates a basic
> file or PRONOM formatted entry based on an analysis of files in ./.
>
> Thanks.
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