Hi All, I am trying to read a .txt file through File.read method. It returns value ''0004\0004\0007\0005\0005\0000\0001\0002\0001\000\t\000A\000u''. But when i open the file and save it as save as it returns value for example ''\t21554005\abcd\xy\zzz\'' which is proper. I am using fedora-11 machine. The file properties or permissions does not change. Can any one point out what can be the error. Thanks in advance, Anubhaw -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFF+G/Ez6ZCGd0@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk+unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFF+G/Ez6ZCGd0@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.