Properties of ASK Files and How to Open a File with .ask Extension

ASK files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: askSam Database

General Information

Title	ASKSAM File Extension
Extension	.ask
Full Form	askSam Database File
File Type	Database File
Developer	askSam Systems
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store data
Additional Functions	Searchable database
Features	Text database, Free-form

File Characteristics

Quality	Highly structured
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Data Management	Yes
Research	Yes
Personal Database	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Data leakage
Best Practices	Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1980s
Latest Version	askSam 7 (2013)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.txt, .doc, .pdf

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
askSam	Paid	Windows
SurfSaver	Paid	Windows

Type 2: Ableton Live Skin

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