filetype

New file-type detection system

Actually, we're not trying to reinvent the wheel here, rather adapt it to suit a slightly different purpose. Below are a few main points and reasons as to why we've created filetype: * file does not work so well for loosely defined filetypes ( ie, vCards ) * file uses a text-based type database which can impose unwanted delays in frequently invoked processes * file does not have a heirachial type tree (ie, executable->MSDOS->EXE ) * file is not designed to be incorporated at a source level into existing projects * Simpler and broader type detection engine ( 'file' is very good at pulling out every detail about a file, ie, the resolution of an image, however we do not wish to seek out such fine details )