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Basic information about GNU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GNU（*.GNU or *.gnu）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GNU file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GNU file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GNU file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GNU file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GNU file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GNU file?
  • How to open a GNU file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GNU file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GNU file?
  • How to convert GNU files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GNU file format?


1.Detail information about GNU file extension: GNU Licence Information

File type GNU Licence Information Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GNU file is a GNU Licence Information. The gnu file extension is associated with various applications developed under GNU licenses written by GNU project.

The .gnu file contains text with information about license.

The name of gnu files: readme.gnu
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GNU files

Windows		 Sublime Text
Atom
NotePad++ text editor
PSPad

macOS		 Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac

Linux		 Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux



Can't open a GNU file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GNU”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GNU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GNU file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of GNU files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a GNU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GNU file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GNU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the GNU file is damaged.
  • Whether the GNU file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the GNU file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the GNU file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the GNU file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GNU file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GNU file.

If the GNU file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.