L Types

Chief L Description

.L

Extension:	.l
Type:	Game Of Life File

The L file contains a pattern of dots acting as the starting point for "The Game of Life," Usually used for teaching purposes in mathematics or computer science.

Company:	Johan Bontes
File Category:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.l

Software Programs That Open The Game Of Life File:

Life32 by Johan Bontes

Windows

Game of Life Java Applet by John Conway

Windows

Mac

Linux

Alternative L Types

.L

Extension:	.l
Type:	Lex Source File

A source code for Lex. It contains declarations for the allowable syntax of the source code in a file. Used to specify the recognized source code syntax.

Company:	Mike Lesk & Eric Schmidt
File Category:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Lex Source File Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Unix

OS X El Capitan

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

	Linux
	GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Apple Xcode by Apple

Compatible with:

	Mac
	iOS

OS X El Capitan

Lex by Mike Lesk & Eric Schmidt

Compatible with:

Linux

.L

Extension:	.l
Type:	Left Audio Channel File

An audio file containing the left channel of a track. It can be exported using an audio production software, such as Cubase and Digital Performer.

Company:	VideoLAN
File Category:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Left Audio Channel File Files:

VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

	Linux
	Chrome OS

Solaris

	Unix
	FreeBSD
	NetBSD
	OpenBSD

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

Mac

Apple iTunes by Apple

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

ModPlug Player by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

XMMS by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

Linux

Foobar2000 by Piotr Pawlowski

Compatible with:

Windows

iOS

Android

Miro Video Converter by Participatory Culture Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.L

Extension:	.l
Type:	Fractint L-System Fractal

The L file has L-System fractal created by Fractint.

Company:	Stone Soup Group
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Fractint L-System Fractal Files:

Fractint by Stone Soup Group

Compatible with:

Linux

DOS

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening L Files

Frequent L Opening Issues

Missing Life32

When trying to open your L file, you get the error "Can't Open L File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Life32 missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your L with Life32, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your L, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Life32 is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Life32 installed that's incompatible with your Game Of Life File type. Visit the Johan Bontes website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Life32. Most of the time your Game Of Life File file was created by a newer Life32 than what you have installed.

Tip: Right-clicking on your L, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening L files are due to having the incorrect version of Life32 installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading L Files

Assuming you have the right Life32 version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening L files. Other L opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for L
• The L file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Corrupt install of Life32 or other L-related program
• File corruption affecting your L file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your L
• Device drivers for L-related hardware are out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Game Of Life File files