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just a few questions

PostPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:18 pm
by sscgod
im a complete linux noob and i have a few questions

1. how do i make beryl default so that i dont have to manually run it when i start my session?

2. how do i change the default application for opening files?

Re: just a few questions

PostPosted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:23 am
by betrion
System/preferences/sessions:
now I'm not sure if you really want beryl manager or compiz fusion.
Beryl:
In startup programs tab click on button NEW. Under the name type anything you want like "beryl"etc.. under command type beryl-manager.
Click ok and it should start beryl manager automatically when you start Ubuntu.
Compiz fusion:
For compiz, i have an application called compiz fusion icon, which looks similar to beryl manager and it sits in tray.
if you want it:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=3163821&postcount=8

Under System/preferences/sessions: Click NEW, under name type whatever and under command type fusion-icon
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If you dont want fusion icon, then ..System/preferences/sessions:
Click NEW, under name type whatever and under command type compiz

As for default opening applications, Right click on file -> Properties -> Open With -> Select the correct program or click 'add' to add an installed program to the list of options.

I dont have much experience with kde and xfce, so i cannot help you with. Cheers!

Re: just a few questions

PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:52 am
by TheeMahn
sscgod wrote:im a complete linux noob and i have a few questions

1. how do i make beryl default so that i dont have to manually run it when i start my session?

2. how do i change the default application for opening files?


1. This has been resolved in 1.6 System >> Preferences>> Appearance

2. Have a look here