.lnx Atari Lynx ROM
Programs & libraries
| MIME type | application/x-atari-lynx-rom |
|---|---|
| Description | Atari Lynx ROM |
| Category | Programs & libraries |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4C 59 4E 58 (LYNX) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .lnx file?
A .lnx file is a “Atari Lynx ROM” (MIME type application/x-atari-lynx-rom).
How do I open a .lnx file?
This is executable code or a library. Only open such files from trusted sources; to inspect them, use tools such as file, objdump or a hex editor.
How can you tell a genuine .lnx file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4C 59 4E 58 (LYNX). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.lnx checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .lnx?
The MIME type is application/x-atari-lynx-rom. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-atari-lynx-rom .lnx; in nginx: types { application/x-atari-lynx-rom lnx; }.