Default file manager in Xfce
 

I'm giving Xfce a spin on my Debian Squeeze box and have already run into a potential showstopper... Thunar sucks. How can I make Konqueror the default file manager?

aptitude update && aptitude install konqueror
But I see no interest in staying under XFCE while using Konqueror...

In what ways does Thunar disappoint? Is it possible that you have not yet learned how to use all its features?

@ Stephane: Konqueror is already installed; I want to make it the default.

@Catkin: What features? No split windows = fail. Not network aware = fail. No ftp = fail. No location bar = fail. The directory tree view setup is awkward at best. As for the appearance... well, the '90s just called, and they want their file manager back.

I sense great disappointment! :eek:

Xfce and Thunar set out to be lightweight and hence quick; that dictates some design choices.

IDK Konqueror so do not know what you mean by "location bar"; Thunar has "Location Selector" which can be configured to "Pathbar" or "Toolbar" style.

My god, I don't think there's a way to do this. Being able to change default applications is basic functionality.

That's why Thunar is my favorite file manager.

That's probably a job for a download manager/web browser.
It does have a location bar.
Do one thing and do it well = Simple = good.

+1
Initially, I wasn't sure about Thunar, but I've learnt to appreciate its advantages (ie. speed and reliability).

FTP is totally file manager functionality... using ftp within the file manager (not to mention split windows; another basic file manager feature that Thunar does not have) I can manage my web content much more easily than I could using any other method. Integrated functionality saves time. I need a file manager. Thunar and Nautilus are browsers, not managers.

Even if you don't agree with a word I've just said, are you seriously going to tell me that there's nothing wrong with a desktop that doesn't give you the option to change the default? I don't really care what the default is (the KDE4 default sucks too) as long as it's easily changeable.

2handband

Do you basically want that any folder you click should open with konqueror ?

If this is the case, then try:
1. Right click on a folder icon
2. select open with...
3. Choose Konqueror
4. Check Set as default option at the bottom of the dialog box.

There is no Open With option for folders in Thunar.

2handband

Have a look at these threads:
http://forum.xfce.org/index.php?topic=4023.0
http://forum.xfce.org/index.php?topic=4545.0

Some one has solved these problems here !

May be i am wrong, coz i used xfce 5 months back, Appologies

Confirmed no such option (Thunar 1.0.1).

Well, thanks for the replies. I'm just about ready to write my review... I'm afraid i won't have much to say that's good. Xfce claims to be lightweight and full-featured... but it is only lightweight. The feature pack is severely lacking.