DMP file extension - PDP-10 uncompressed core dump
What is dmp file? How to open dmp files?
File type specification:
The dmp file extension is associated with the PDP-10 (Programed Data Processor model 10), a mainframe computer developed by the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in late 1960s.
The dmp file stores uncompressed core dump.
This dmp file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.