What is MIME type "application/x-amos-memorybank"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/x-amos-memorybank identifies files that store memory bank data used by the AMOS programming environment.

Files of this type hold binary records that define how memory segments are allocated. This technique helps applications load and swap memory in a controlled way during runtime, making it useful for dynamic memory management in programs.

The format supports special features like memory mapping and organization. It is common in environments where systems have limited memory and need to optimize resource usage.

Main Use: It stores data that instructs the program on memory configuration and allocation.
Other Uses: It aids in loading memory banks for retro game projects and legacy applications developed with AMOS.

Files using this format usually have the extension ABK.

For more detailed information on file types, see Filext.com.

Associated file extensions

.abk

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/x-amos-memorybank

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-amos-memorybank">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/x-amos-memorybank');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.abk

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.