How to associate certain files with certain programs

ginda · 12-15-2005, 10:06 AM

Which config file or where can i associate for example .mp3 files to always open with amarok or someother program.

Thanks in advance

camorri · 12-15-2005, 10:24 AM

If it is KDE you are running, System --> Configuration --> KDE --> Components --> File Associations. That will bring up a list of app types, example - audio. You can associate what ever app you like with file type there. I'm sure Gnome would have something similar.

ginda · 12-15-2005, 11:42 AM

Thanks, but i find it easier and more universal to edit scripts or configs is there any way to do it like this?

camorri · 12-15-2005, 01:04 PM

What you are doing is editing mime types. Have a look at this pdf and you will get some insight into the many files invovled.

http://www.linux-magazine.com/issue/...tent_Types.pdf

I think the gui tools are in place because there are many files invoved.