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by Dangbert
Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 827

Re: Preferred apps

I have since worked with Thumar and both see what he was saying and got things back up.
I hate to say how long I have been using Linux as that is usually just done to try to impress. But I had checked the Manual (which is for the 19.2 version) but, to be honest I did not know where to took. I did ...
by Dangbert
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 827

Re: Preferred apps

Inspite of the snide remark, thanks for the tie.

BTW, tried it. Did not work.
by Dangbert
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 827

Re: Preferred apps

I have no idea. I tried running it from the "Run" slot in the menu and all I got was LibreOffice. How do I check to see if Compriz is being used in the video setup. I do have

As for Nemo, I know its on the Repo, and have it installed on my box, but I cannot seem to be able to get it linked to the ...
by Dangbert
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:37 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 827

Preferred apps

I noticed your selection of Apps is very limited and even more restricted to the four default apps (Firefox, Thunderbird, Thumar and XFCE terminal. Is there any way to get Nemo as my default file manager?

I have, of course, been using Thumar, don't like it, but did not seem to have any choice ...
by Dangbert
Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 698

Re: Preferred apps

Yes, very. Distro is a OS and desktop environment is the graphic interface for that OS.
by Dangbert
Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 698

Re: Preferred apps

Thanks again
by Dangbert
Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 698

Re: Preferred apps

Okay, sorry I was not more specific. Things like the "pdf" app, media app, text app and other useful and utility apps.

I would assume this change will not be part of the "rolling release" but that I will need to install ver. 21 to get the benefit of the change.

Thanks for the reply.
by Dangbert
Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:26 am
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 698

Re: Preferred apps

Thanks.
Compared to other flavors of Linux I have used yours is extremely limited. I understand the concept you are operating on, but having a page to makes those changes just seems easier and more flexible
by Dangbert
Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:59 pm
Forum: Software / Configuration
Topic: Preferred apps
Replies: 10
Views: 698

Preferred apps

I know I have had to have over looked it, but I cannot find any place that allows me to set up my preferred apps (file manager, video, audio, etc). How do I make those changes?

Thanks
by Dangbert
Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: Environmental variables - gpodder default folder [Solved]
Replies: 2
Views: 3435

Re: Environmental variables - gpodder default folder [Solved]

I am using MX 19.3, fully updated and somehow my downloads started going to my home directory rather than downloads.

Typing "gedit -./pam_environment sounds good and the easy way to go. One tiny problem, when I type the line I get "bash gedit not found.

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