Hi,
Imho, it evaluates the mime settings in /usr/share/applications
mime.cache which is created by the mime settings in the various .desktop
files. We run update-desktop-database on install of files with .desktop
files that contains a MimeType specification. This algorithm pics the
xpdf first. So it becomes default. Honestly that is just guessing but
other applications behave by the same pattern.
-tobbi
On Thu, 19 Oct 2006, Paul Mattal wrote:
> So here's an interesting behavior I've noticed, and I've not
> found the right solution yet. Before I invest a lot of time
> figuring it out, I thought someone might know.
>
> When I install acroread and xpdf on a system, it appears that
> xpdf becomes the "preferred" one for Firefox. That is, when it
> opens up a dialog asking me what to do with the file, xpdf comes
> up rather than acroread.
>
> I like using acroread always. But I like having xpdf around and
> it also has some other features than the viewer that I use.
>
> So where is Firefox looking to figure out what's available to
> handle PDFs and how do I stack the deck against xpdf?
>
> - P
>
> --
> Paul Mattal, Computer Scientist
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Information contained in this e-mail transmission is confidential
> and may be protected by attorney-client or attorney work product
> privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not
> distribute or reproduce this transmission. If you have received
> this e-mail transmission in error, please call 617-621-3100 x102.
>
> Elysium Digital, L.L.C.
> http://www.elys.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> arch mailing list
> [email protected]
> http://www.archlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/arch
_______________________________________________
arch mailing list
[email protected]
http://www.archlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/arch
