README files have been .txt for years... the only time I would expect an extension on one is if it's NOT a .txt file.
If you're a novice programmer and you're working with a library that has a README file you'll only be confused 1 time, after that you'll know. If your OS gets confused... well, that's your fault for your OS selection and you should be used to using "open with...".
If you're a novice programmer and you're working with a library that has a README file you'll only be confused 1 time, after that you'll know. If your OS gets confused... well, that's your fault for your OS selection and you should be used to using "open with...".