Returning corrupt data is worse, and never, EVER acceptable. This is a hard one to quantify. Then again, perhaps it just adds complexity without enough benefit. Impact on Research Learning a new format is always painful. Sometimes it is worth the effort.
Some formats are a living nightmare.
Raw binary, for instance, is unpleasantly common, and always nasty to deal with. It pales in comparison with UDF, though. Comment on this template in the HyperNews Discussion . Access statistics for this web are available. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.