f20 - Changing your default file browser

[Ahmad Samir]

On 10 January 2014 03:58, ergodic <gmml at embarqmail.com> 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.
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> The information without the graphics follows:
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> # yum install -y nemo alacarte
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> Set Nemo as Default File browser:
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> # alacarte
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> 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"
>
> Good luck

FWIW, you can use gvfs-mime to set a the handler for a certain
mimetype; to make nemo the default file manager:
gvfs-mime --set inode/directory nemo.desktop


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Ahmad Samir