f20 - Changing your default file browser

[Robert Moskowitz]

Why thank you.

On 01/09/2014 08:58 PM, ergodic wrote:
> Steven,
> My original reply is being held for list moderator's review due
> to its length, it has a couple of pictures..
>
> I will be happy to email it directly if you give me your email.
>
> The information without the graphics follows:
>
> # yum install -y nemo alacarte
>
> Set Nemo as Default File browser:
>
> # alacarte
>
> Once alacarte is running, in the left hand pane, choose the Accessories category.
> The right hand pane should list two items with the Label "Files".
>
> Disable the nemo entry (the Files entry with the folder icon) by deselecting the checkbox beside the folder icon. Next, edit the nautilus entry (the one with the Filing Cabinet icon), by selecting it, and choosing properties.
> In the Dialog that pops up, change the command from "nautilus %U" to "nemo %U"

It is "nautilus --new-window %U" to "nemo %U"

And now when I put in an SD card, it brings up nemo for the files function!

>
> Good luck
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> On 01/09/2014 06:01 PM, Steven Stern wrote:
>>> On 01/09/2014 04:50 PM, Robert Moskowitz wrote:
>>>> Back in f17, Gnome had a panel where you specified such things as
>>>> your
>>>> default email program, your default editor, and I believe your
>>>> default
>>>> file browser.  I can't find a similar facility in f20.
>>>>
>>>> I want to change my default file browser from Nautilus to Nemo.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> SETTINGS -> DETAILS -> DEFAULT APPLICATIONS
>>>
>>> Get to settings from the top bar or search on ACTIVITES for
>>> 'settings'
>>>
>> And file browser is not one of the changable programs.  :(
>>
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