What is MIME type "application/vnd.mobius.dis"?
A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.
application/vnd.mobius.dis is a vendor-specific MIME type. It is used to mark files that follow a specialized format developed by Mobius. These files carry structured digital content meant to be processed and displayed by dedicated software.
The MIME type defines how systems handle these files. The software identifies them and knows how to interpret the embedded instructions, metadata, and visual elements.
- Main use case: It enables specialized applications to display and manage content designed in the Mobius ecosystem.
- Helps in organizing and exchanging digital publications within controlled environments.
- Supports structured data transmission where metadata and visual elements are integrated.
Files using this type include those with the file extension DIS. For more details, review the specifications listed in the IANA registry.
Associated file extensions
Usage Examples
HTTP Header
When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:
Content-Type: application/vnd.mobius.dis
HTML
In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:
<a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.mobius.dis">Download file</a>
Server-side (Node.js)
Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:
const http = require('http');
http.createServer((req, res) => {
res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.mobius.dis');
res.end('Content here');
}).listen(3000);
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FAQ
What is a MIME type?
A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.
MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.
MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.
How do I find the MIME type for a file?
You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type
on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.
Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?
Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.