Re: 12.04 How do I easily change default applications?

Originally Posted by
Donalb
I can't believe I've spent an hour trying to figure out how to simply change a default application in 12.02.
Before (10.10) it was simple to set/change this in Nautilus. Choosing Open with and using a different application doesn't give me the option to change. Can't do it in Ubuntu Tweak anymore (and Tweak really sucks now).
In 12.04 you can choose System Setting>Display and change 5 types of file. (CD, DVD, photos, music, software).
All I want to do is change .cbr from Evince to Comix.
Holy ****, why are simple things getting hard in Ubuntu?
This question pertains to this type of question generally, how to set/change the application for file-types outside the basic 5 listed.
Click on the file, go to "properties";
There is always a way, but it might not be the best way, or your way!
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