File Types how to associate with applications?

[saidbakr]

Hello,

In MS Windows, It is easy to associate certain applications to open or run some file types. This may be done from the System itself, or from the options or settings of the application regarded.

I installed VLC player and I just want it able to automatically open some file types such as *.mp3, *.m3u, etc.

[credobyte]

Select an MP3 file, click Properties / Open with & choose VLC.

[LowSky]

simple in Ubutnnu as well

System>preferences> preffered software
if the app isn't listed you can find most in this location and add it

/usr/bin/

[saidbakr]

simple in Ubutnnu as well

System>preferences> preffered software
if the app isn't listed you can find most in this location and add it

/usr/bin/

Thank you very much for your quick and useful replies. However, I think the suggestion of credobyte is more simple and specific for my needs, because your suggestion offers more general customization. It deals, only, with 4 general types, namely, Internet, Multimedia, System and Accessibility.

As a little, but unnecessary, question, Is there another way to change the icon of that file type?

[credobyte]

Thank you very much for your quick and useful replies. However, I think the suggestion of credobyte is more simple and specific for my needs, because your suggestion offers more general customization. It deals, only, with 4 general types, namely, Internet, Multimedia, System and Accessibility.

As a little, but unnecessary, question, Is there another way to change the icon of that file type?

Yes, you can do that: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=302549
** Haven't tried it, so .. don't judge me if it doesn't work